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

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
01/01/2009600001
 Wiring harness female socket for the headlamps over heated and melted. the passenger side female socket melted about one year ago to a point where it would not provide headlight illumination. before the complete failure, the headlight would either be fully bright, or very dim. the mileage on the vehicle at that time was around 60k. i also noticed that the driver side female socket also had melted some during this time. in jan. of this year, with approx. 70k miles on the vehicle, the driver's side headlight failed completely with the full melting of the female socket. a few days prior to complete failure, a burning odor is noticed in the passenger compartment. i have both pieces avail to send if need be. this is a serious issue because a complete failure of both female sockets at the same time is possible. this could cause someone driving to go from having two headlamps to none within seconds. if that occurred at night, it might cause a serious accident. *tr
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS - SWITCH
08/07/2001202/17/2001
 Consumer stated that the rear brake light stayed on, dealer found a broken brake light switch and adjusted brake light switch, front left headlight socket melted, dealer replaced the headlight harness. *slc
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - FOG LIGHTS
10/01/2001303509/19/2001
 Not only do i have the aggrevation of bent rims and flat tires, and financial hardship on this, my left side of the car doesn't align to the right. water leeks in on the left side. sometimes the heater blows out cool air. the sunroof shakes when opening. i already had a manufacuters defect in my strut on the left side. i have sctraches on the left side fom the car scrapping the ground when i make a right hand turn. i had to have the cooling system replaced the first week i financed it.my hood won't open and my headlights fail causing me to dirve only with the fog lights. all these issues are the same and constant since i purchased this lemon.*ak
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS
10/28/200738000406/10/2001
 I have a 2001 eclipse gt, and i have been having problems with the headlights going on and off until one day they just stopped working. it kept smelling like something was burning and it had been the headlight harnesses. the dealership i purchased the vehicle from closed down so i brought it to key mitsubishi of milford and they said that the headlight harnesses melted. they in turn told me that it would cost close to $300.00 to fix. i didn't do anything to make the wires melt and it should be mitsubishi's responsibility to fix the problem. they said that i should take it to crabtree in milford and see if they would do it. they did not want to cover the defect either. i have no headlights on the car and this causes a huge safety risk. i need to know what i have to do in order to get the manufacturer to fix this defect. this is mitsubishi's fault and mistake. many other people have had the same problem and it is not something cheap to fix. i am currently using a relatives loner car to get around because i have no way to pay for this. please advise on what to do. thanks *tr
06/08/200654000206/06/2006
 Failure of headlight harnesses on a 2001 mitsubishi eclipse. both headlamps out on 9/12/06 after first finding was fixed. lights would not come on until left side harness was wiggled. *jb
07/19/2006100000607/21/2001
 In my car the headlights will come on but very dim or sometimes not at all. if i hit a bump the headlights will also go out. moving wire connection on back of headlights will fix the problem momentarily. problem occurs more and more frequently. the other evening i was driving and both headlights went out. i pulled over and popped the hood and there was smoke coming from the wiring harness. the whole harness was melted off. *nm
10/12/200548000109/13/2003
 Dt: contact owns a 2001 mitsubishi eclipse gs. contact took vehicle to dealer to have colored halogen lights enhancers put in, and the mechanic let the contact know that the wiring harness melted on the halogen lights. the vehicle is at the dealership. they would not let the contact drive it home because it was a fire hazard. the parts will be in on 10-13-05. the dealership gave the contact a loaner vehicle. the cost was going to be more than the extended warranty. t $200 deductible the contact will have to pay out of her pocket.*ak
07/20/2002
 I was driving down the road when i smelt something burning, then my headlight went out and i thought the bulb just went out, when actually it had melt the connection unit for my headlight. i have also had rim and sunroof problems. my sunroof has been to mishibushi three times and still doesn't work right!!!
10/01/2001303509/19/2001
 Not only do i have the aggrevation of bent rims and flat tires, and financial hardship on this, my left side of the car doesn't align to the right. water leeks in on the left side. sometimes the heater blows out cool air. the sunroof shakes when opening. i already had a manufacuters defect in my strut on the left side. i have sctraches on the left side fom the car scrapping the ground when i make a right hand turn. i had to have the cooling system replaced the first week i financed it.my hood won't open and my headlights fail causing me to dirve only with the fog lights. all these issues are the same and constant since i purchased this lemon.*ak
10/01/2001302509/18/2001
 Since i bought the car in 9/01 i have had over 20 flat tires, causing me to miss work getting stuck over the bridge. i have had to pay for 4 new rims and several tires because the rims seperate from the tire. i have had scratches appear around the drivers left side of the car which now move all the way to the license plate i was putting on the donut in 2002 and saw my strut was blown after several attempts with the dealership as to why my car shakes after hitting a bump they kept telling me i was hitting curbs when i said to them my strut is blown they tried blaming me and after several attempts they investigated and realized i had a manufactuers defect in my left drivers front tire. i said they should replace the front side of my bumper bacause of the scratches they refused. my drivers side door, hood and rear doesn't align with the right side of my car and water seeps in when in rains. my hood doesn't open and my headlights keep failing where i only can drive with the fog lights. i have over 50 receipts of the same problem and the attorney general in 2003 said i filed for the lemon law too late. i really need help. the car was never in an accident since i purchased it and the dealership i went to is now closed down. *ak
02/05/200580000210/25/2001
 I have a 2001 mitsubishi eclipse. about 6 months ago i had the passenger side headlight go out. the fault was a melted connector attached to the lamp. i fixed it by soldering a wire in its place. 4 months months later the other headlight had the same problem. i'm writing this because i saw a complaint for the same issue and figured i'd give my two cents as well. i am actually looking for brake problems because the brakes on the car have been replaced twice and they still don't work very well.*ak
02/01/20041009/26/2002
 Right bulb keeps going out on 2001 eclipse gt. i replaced it only to find out the bulb connector was melted. *ak
11/16/200433500207/05/2004
 There was a burning smell in my car and the headlights went out, but they would come back on after awhile. eventually they both went out, and would not come back on. i am getting this repaired at a mitsubishi dealership. they told me that this happens very often with eclipses, and that they would have to replace the sockets.*ak
07/20/2004105/31/2001
 Headlights began to go out, but moving wire connection on back of headlamps would correct the problem momentarily. problem occurred more and more frequently, and one headlamp stopped functioning altogether, while waiting several days for service appointment at dealer. dealer determined that wiring connections to headlamps had melted, and the wiring had to be replaced.*ak
05/24/2004522450
 Headlights went out. bought new bulbs to replace. both plugs to the headlight bulbs had melted. told by dealer it was not covered by warranty and was not an electrical problem. *nm
04/20/200465000204/21/2001
 On a 2 occassions, on my 2001 eclipse, the headlight connectors on both sides were melted from some kind of arcing. also the fuel door broke and was rusted considerably from just normal wear and tear.*ak
08/07/2001202/17/2001
 Consumer stated that the rear brake light stayed on, dealer found a broken brake light switch and adjusted brake light switch, front left headlight socket melted, dealer replaced the headlight harness. *slc
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - SWITCH
09/20/2005250002
 Dt: the contact stated while driving at night the headlights malfunctioned. the vehicle was taken to a certified dealership. upon inspection the dealer determined that the wiring harness to the head lights melted. also, the oil light was coming on intermittently. the oil valve was replaced. these repairs were made at the contact's expense. *ak...headlights did not blink but went off altogether. when the consumer reported it to the dealer, was told we see this all the time with that make and model. consumer wanted to know why there was no recall. *ak

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