Recalls

CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
06E026000PRO-A MOTORS, INC. E (Equipment)6194404/03/2006OVSCMITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.03/23/200603/23/2006571108
Defect SummaryCertain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence SummaryWithout the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Corrective SummaryPro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began on april 3, 2006. owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.
NotesThis recall only pertains to pro-a motors aftermarket lamps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled lamp model numbers.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration
06E060000AAI MOTORSPORTS USA, LLC E (Equipment)8774508/01/2006OVSCMITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.06/29/200606/29/2006571108
Defect SummaryCertain aai motorsports combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above list passenger vehicles. combination lamps not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence SummaryLack of amber side reflectors in the lamps will decrease lighting visibility to other drivers and may possibly result in a vehicle crash
Corrective SummaryAai motorsports will notify owners and replace the lamps free of charge. the recall began on august 1, 2006. owners may contact aai motorsports at 909-923-9188.
NotesThis recall only pertains to aai motorsports aftermarket lamps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled lamp model numbers.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
06E049000CK MOTORSPORT, INC. E (Equipment)2717607/01/2006OVSCMITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.05/24/200606/05/2006571108
Defect SummaryCertain ck motorsports combination headlights, clear corner, bumper, and side marker lights sold as replacement lamps for use on the passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence SummaryWithout the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Corrective SummaryCk motorsport will notify owners and replace the noncompliant lamps free of charge. the recall began on july 1, 2006. owners may contact ck motorsport at 1-909-610-7211.
NotesThis recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by the vehicle manufacturers.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - SWITCH
99V305001MITSUBISHI AMERICAfrom 04/01/1999 to 10/01/1999V (Vehicle)9881712/13/1999MFRMITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.11/01/199911/08/1999
Defect SummaryVehicle description: passenger vehicles. the column switch levers can become loose or break over time.
Consequence SummaryLoosening or cracking of the levers can cause directional lamps that do not self-cancel or operate, head lamps that do not turn off, windshield washers that operate continuously and/or windshield wipers that do not operate.
Corrective SummaryDealers will install a redesigned switch.
NotesMitsubishi recall no. sr-99-003.owner notification began december 13, 1999. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Bulletins

BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS
9305/01/200310002730Headlight bulb connectors. *tt09/11/2003
035400101/01/200310001039Cleaning procedure for headlamp fogging. *tt04/11/2003

Investigations

NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS
PE05007MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.02/10/200506/08/2005HEADLIGHTS FAILURE
 Improper installation of the original equipment headlight connector can cause increased terminal resistance and overheat the headlight connector.this problem can affect independently either headlight but does not cause simultaneous failure of both headlights. the problem also does not affect front parking lamps.as a result, the complaints typical report single failure of one headlight.there are no crashes or loss of vehicle control reported.a safety-related defect trend has not been identified at this time and further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that no safety-related defect exists.the agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - CONCEALMENT DEVICES
PE05007MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.02/10/200506/08/2005HEADLIGHTS FAILURE
 Improper installation of the original equipment headlight connector can cause increased terminal resistance and overheat the headlight connector.this problem can affect independently either headlight but does not cause simultaneous failure of both headlights. the problem also does not affect front parking lamps.as a result, the complaints typical report single failure of one headlight.there are no crashes or loss of vehicle control reported.a safety-related defect trend has not been identified at this time and further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that no safety-related defect exists.the agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.

Consumer Complaints

Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
12/17/20121090001
 While driving at night on interstate, one headlight dimmed and then went out completely. repairshop was unable to repair because headlight socket was melted. referred me to mitsubishi dealer. before repair completed, the second headlight went out while driving at night on interstate on subsequent evening. fog lights were also not operational. only parking lights operational. it appears from other complaints that this is a chronic lighting safety issue with the mitsubishi eclipse. *tr
12/17/2012109000
 While driving at night on interstate, one headlight dimmed and then went out completely. repairshop was unable to repair because headlight socket was melted. referred me to mitsubishi dealer. before repair completed, the second headlight went out while driving at night on interstate on subsequest evening. fog lights were also not operational. only parking lights operational. it appears from other complaints that this is a chronic lighting safety issue with the mitsibishi eclipse.
09/24/2008114000
 Tl*the contact owns a 2000 mitsubishi eclipse. the contact stated that the headlights and other exterior lighting no longer work on his vehicle. his vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 99v305001 (exterior lighting:turn signal:headlights). the failure and current mileages were 114,000.
07/01/20071500001
 Left headlight dimmed. discovered left headlight socket corrosion and melted. *tr
04/06/2006203/11/2005
 A few things to complain about... my head light on the left the adjuster was broke on it when i purchased the car so my headlight shines down, also on the left side the bumper light everytime i change the bulb it goes out within 24 hours, also my turn signal switch broke, i had to purchase a new one, i purchased my car from renn kirby i was not told about the recall nor was it installed i had to install it myself... transmission went out after 60000 miles, what can i do about this please email me.. shelby.j.hagan@citigroup.com. *nm
12/01/2004102/01/2002
 The turn signal switch broke off the vehicle, making it impossible difficult to signal when making a turn. manufacturer was contacted by consumer.*ak the consumer also couldn't use the high beams. *nm
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - FOG LIGHTS
08/31/20011
 Consumers daughter was driving, noticed black smoke coming through air conditioning vents, vehicle looked to be on fire, consumer took vehicle to dealer, and they could not determine what had cause the fire. *ak prior to the fire, the engine would start, air condition was inoperative,sunroff was inoperative, mirror were inoperative, emergency brake was inoperative needed to be readjusted,fog lights stayed on even with the key out of ignition, windshield wiper was inoperative, cargo cover was loose, there was a problem with the power steering
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS
02/06/2007873002
 Wiring harness for headlamps overheated and melted, resulting in both headlamps failing. neither regular or high beams work. repair cost $300. apparently this is a common problem. mitsubishi should repair this design defect at its own expense. *nm
01/16/200678500110/01/2000
 The right front headlight of my 2000 mitsubishi eclipse burned out. after taking the vehicle to a mechanic it was revealed that the plastic holding the bulb had melted. the bulb could not be replaced without more extensive work.*ak
01/08/200663497212/20/2002
 2000 mitsubishi eclipse headlamp connector failure. both headlamp connectors melted. *nm
01/01/2006817242
 Both the right and left headlamp on my wife's 2000 mitsubishi eclipse stopped working (both high and low beams) at the exact same time. upon investigating, we found that all fuses were ok, but the headlamp wiring harnesses had melted. this is the same problem that has been reported in case numbers 10145878, 10111932, and 10100237. if this problem occured in the middle of a night-time drive, it could create a very dangerous situation. *nm
12/21/200576892208/20/2001
 I purchased a 2000 mitsubishi eclipse gt in 2001 and recently the left head lamp dimmed and i thought the head lamp needed to be replaced. i purchased a new bulb only to discover the head lamp harness had been melted. shortly there after i driving home after sunset and both head lamps went out. all i could do was turn on my fog lamps to get light to see where i was going. i live in rural area and without any street lamps i could not even see the road. once i arrived home i had my husband check the head lamp and the right head lamp harness is now melted as well. mitsubishi should be held accountable for defective parts and design. i am very thankful that both my children had not been in the car with me when the head lamps decided to go. additionally, my husband did verify that the fuses were not blown. i have read of others with the same year and model eclipse with the same problem. *nm
12/07/200453000104/01/2003
 I have a 2000 mitsubishi eclipse. i had a defective headlight wiring harness that overheated and melted.i had it replaced at schaumburg mitsubishi. i do not have the old part.*ak
11/01/200475000208/31/2000
 Both headlights failed while driving the car at night. told by dealership that the connections to the bulbs had melted and that this was a defect in the design. left to drive with out any headlights.*ak
530001
 The plastic socket that the light bulbs screw into are rusted and corroded. this caused headlights to malfunction while driving. *ak
12/01/2001107/01/2000
 No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
 Consumer contacted the dealer in reference to nhtsa recall 99v305000/manufacturer's recall sr98002. vehicle was at the dealer all day, recall work was not completed. *ak
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - SWITCH
02/01/20058000025
 The headlights turn on at random times. my auto repair center says it is a known issue, but the recall covers vehicles made up to the month before mine was made. i have the same problem as described in nhsta campaign # 99v305001
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL
10/27/2003485002
 After turning on the turn signal, it came on and off on its own. consumer took vehicle to the dealership for analysis. *ak
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL - SWITCH
03/20/2008130000
 Tl*the contact owns a 2000 mitsubishi eclipse. the contact noticed that his turn signal lever was becoming loose. a month later, the turn signal lever fractured and is currently hanging on by the wiring. he discovered nhtsa campaign id number 99v305001 (visibility:windshield wiper/washer:switch/wiring); however, the dealer stated that the recall applied to mitsubishi galants. the manufacturer also stated that the recall did not relate to his vehicle. the current mileage was 131,000 and failure mileage was 130,000.
07/15/200753000101/01/2000
 Tl*the contact owns a 2000 mitsubishi eclipse. the contact stated that she was unable to turn the headlights off, which caused the battery to die. as of july 16, 2007, the dealer has not inspected the vehicle. the dealer stated that her vin was excluded from recall # 99v305001 (visibility:windshield wiper/washer:switch/wiring). the vin, powertrain, and engine size were unknown. the current and failure mileages were 53,000.
06/01/2006100000102/26/2002
 Turn signal switch is broken. same symptoms as nhtsa recall # 99v305001. dealer advises that my vin does not qualify for replacement. the switch needs replacement and someone needs to be aware that this is still a problem. *nm
05/26/200680000102/26/2000
 My turn signal lever broke and was hanging by the wires. my right and left turn signals went off alternately as i was trying to manually turn them off by pressing the broken lever back in. i researched the internet to find that my car (2000 mitsubishi eclipse gt) had a recall on the lever (mitsubishi recall # 990wnd0093 and nhtsa recall #99v305). my car was at a mitsubishi dealer for service along with the broken lever and i was told that the broken lever wasn't on a recall. i called mitsubishi (800-222-0037) and was referred to a case manager and she informed me that my vin# didn't correspond to that recall. she said the recall was for cars manufactured up until october for the year and mine was manufactured in november (1 month later). she said although i experienced the problems stated in the recall exactly, my car wasn't eligible. i had to pay $135.00 to get the lever replaced. this is ridiculous as turn signal levers do not break (especially at 6 years old) and the fact that my model and year car has a recall on it for the exact thing i experienced but my vin number was not included. i would also like to state that i bought my car from the dealership brand new in 2000. in 2003, my clear coat started coming off and is very bad now as my car is black and the affected areas are white. also, my dashboard has severe cracks all over which started in 2004 and my glove box does not work because the plastic broke around the lock broke and i have to manually open it with some tools. i called mitsubishi about the paint when it started to happen back in 2003 and was told that it was due to the elements and there was nothing they could do. to my amazement, i found several complaints just like mine with the same car on the internet and have seen a few black eclipses with paint/clear coat problems just like mine. i will never buy a mitsubishi car ever again. *jb

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