Recalls for your 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse

Recalls for 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse

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DEFECT #1 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT


Posted on: 2000-12-18
Description
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.  If the rubber boots on the lower lateral arm ball joints of the front suspension were damaged during assembly, dirt and water can intrude.  Also, mmc has added the potential of leaking moisture, which can cause the ball stud to corrode.

Consequence
This condition could cause the lower lateral arm ball joint to separate, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.  This campaign supercedes mmc's previous safety recall campaign, see 99v-066.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the lower lateral arm ball joint for wear.  Ball joints that exhibit wear beyond the established tolerance will be replaced with newly designed lateral arm ball joints.  Ball joints that are within the established tolerance will be cleaned and a special sealant will be applied to prevent intrusion of moisture.

Notes
Owner notification will be conducted in phases.the first phase began april 2, 2001, and the final phase will be completed on september 3, 2001.  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 america at 1-888-mitsu-2001 (1-888-648-7820).also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

DEFECT #2 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT


Posted on: 1999-04-26
Description
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.  If the rubber boots on the lower lateral arm ball joints of the front suspension were damaged during assembly, dirt and water can intrude.

Consequence
This condition could cause the lower lateral arm ball joint to separate, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the rubber boots, and if the boot is damaged, they will replace the lower lateral arm and ball joint on the affected vehicles.

Notes
Owner notification began june 15, 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).

DEFECT #3 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION


Posted on: 1998-06-16
Description
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.  Lockup of the transfer case can occur due to insufficient lubrication.

Consequence
This condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the vehicles for adequacy of the transfer case oil volume, transfer case oil leakage, and operational degradation of the transfer case mechanism.  If oil volume is insufficient, the appropriate amount of oil will be added.  If there is transfer case oil leakage, affected components will be replaced.  If the transfer case shows operational degradation, the transfer case will be replaced.

Notes
Owner notification is expected to begin april 20, 1998.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).

DEFECT #4 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE


Posted on: 1996-09-03
Description
The fuel tank gaskets for the fuel pump and/or gauge unit gasket could have been incorrectly installed allowing fuel or fumes to escape.

Consequence
If an ignition source were present, the fuel leakage could result in a fire.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the fuel tank and if the gaskets are found to be leaking, replace the fuel tank, caps and gaskets.

Notes
Owner notification began august 21, 1996.  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 1-800-424-9393.

DEFECT #5 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING


Posted on: 2006-06-29
Description
Certain 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
Lack of amber side reflectors in the lamps will decrease lighting visibility to other drivers and may possibly result in a vehicle crash

Corrective Action
Aai 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.

Notes
This 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.

DEFECT #6 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING


Posted on: 2006-06-05
Description
Certain 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
Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.

Corrective Action
Ck 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.

Notes
This 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 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.

DEFECT #7 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING


Posted on: 2006-03-23
Description
Certain 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
Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.

Corrective Action
Pro-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.

Notes
This 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's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #8 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS


Posted on: 2006-03-14
Description
Certain anzo combination headlamp assemblies sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles.  Some combination lamps are not equipped with amber side reflectors which fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no.  108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

Consequence
Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action
Anzo will notify owners and replace the headlamps free of charge.  The recall began may 9, 2006.  Owners may contact anzo usa at 909-468-3688.

Notes
This recall only pertains to aftermarket headlamp assemblies manufactured by anzo and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.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.

DEFECT #9 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING


Posted on: 2009-04-07
Description
Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles.  These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.  108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.  These lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.

Consequence
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action
Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps.  The safety recall began on may 11, 2009.  Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.  

Notes
This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles produced by the vehicle manufacturer.in order to determine if your aftermarket lamp assembly is affected by this noncompliance, please review the list of model numbers provided to us by sabersport.the list can be found under document search located at the bottom of your screen.owners 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 .

DEFECT #10 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS


Posted on: 2009-05-11
Description
Dope, inc.  Is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles.  These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.  108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.  These lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.

Consequence
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action
Dope, inc.  Will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps.  The safety recall began on july 28, 2009.  Owners may contact dope, inc.  At 1-626-272-1798.  

Notes
This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles produced by the vehicle manufacturer.in order to determine if your aftermarket lamp assembly is affected by this noncompliance, please review the list of model numbers provided to us by dope, inc.the list can be found under document search located at the bottom of your screen.  Owners 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 .

DEFECT #11 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP


Posted on: 2007-07-26
Description
Certain airtex fuel pump module assemblies, p/n e7081h, sold for use as replacement equipment for the vehicles listed above.  The wall of the flared fitting of the fuel pump is not thick enough to prevent the mating threaded fittings from bottoming out before an adequate seal is achieved.  This condition may result in leakage of fuel at the connection of the vehicle fuel line and the fuel pump module assembly.  

Consequence
In the presence of an ignition source, a fuel leak could result in a fire.

Corrective Action
Airtex will notify owners and replace the fuel pumps free of charge.  The recall is expected to begin during july 2007.  Owners can contact airtex automotive at 800-880-3056.

Notes
Airtex recall no.  Fp072007-1.this recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by daimlerchrysler or mitsubishi.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.