NHTSA Recall # | 36013 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 06V334000 |
MFG Compaign # | SR-06-004 |
Manufacturer | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
Supplier | MITSUBISHI |
Brand | MITSUBISHI |
Model | ECLIPSE SPYDER |
Model Year | 2007 |
Component | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS |
Date of notification | 21/09/06 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 21/06/06 |
End date of manufacturing | 19/07/06 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 06/09/06 |
Report created | 07/09/06 |
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FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 1516 |
Defect 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. |
Consequence summary | 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. |
Corrective action | 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. |