NHTSA Recall 06V334000
NHTSA Campaign Id 06V334000; Date: Sep. 6, 2006
Breakage of the crossmember may allow separation of the passenger side lower control arm, which may result in the loss of steering control increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse; 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder
Component: Structure:frame And Members
Manufactured by: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 1,516
Recall Summary:
On certain passenger vehicles, the metal forming part of the front crossmember may have been improperly stamped resulting in the metal becoming thinner in the cross-section than specified. This could, over time, result in breakage of the crossmember.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect and replace the crossmember free of charge. The recall began on September 21, 2006. Owners may contact Mitsubishi at 888-648-7820.
Recall Notes:
Mitsubishi recall no. Sr-06-004. Customers may also 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 21, 2006
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