Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse 1990
Model Eclipse made in 1990 by Mitsubishi Caribbean got 1 consumer complain as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to power train. . There were some recalls concerningpower train and seat belts.
Model 1990
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | ||||||||||||||||
| 98V069003 | MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN | from 08/01/1997 to 03/06/1998 | V (Vehicle) | 6 | 10/01/1998 | ODI | MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN | 06/09/1998 | 06/12/1998 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. lockup of the transfer case can occur due to insufficient lubrication. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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 began october 1, 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 caribbean at 1-787-251-8715. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 98V311000 | MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN | V (Vehicle) | 53162 | 02/15/1999 | MFR | MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN | 12/10/1998 | 12/14/1998 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles sold in the caribbean. in the front passenger seat of these vehicles, which are equipped with takata belt buckles, the seat belt release buttons, which are made of abs plastic material and marked press, can break, allowing pieces to fall into the buckle assembly. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If pieces fall into the buckle assembly, the buckle may not operate properly, failing to properly restrain an occupant in the event of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will repair the front seat belt buckles. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began february 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 of caribbean at 1-787-251-8716.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) | |||
| 03/30/2006 | 196000 | 1 | 01/01/2006 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the transfer case locked up causing the rear wheels to also lock while traveling 45 mph. an nhtsa recall, #98v069001 was performed on the vehicle concerning, the power train: automatic transmission however, the recall did not remedy the problem. the dealership would not offer a second repair without charge under the recall. | |||