1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse Recalls
Auto manufacturers have been issuing more and more recalls over the past
few years. The regularity of recall notices may be a sign that the 1997
Mitsubishi Eclipse is or is not as reliable as similar vehicles.
Find out below how many recall notices have
been issued for the 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse and research any
that exist. Each official NHTSA 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse
recall report, includes details of the problematic component, units affected,
solutions and more.
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| MSRP Range: | $14,510 | Show Me Dealer Pricing |
| Fuel Economy: | 21 city / 31 hwy mpg |
| Transmissions: | 4 Speed Automatic; 5 Speed Manual |
| Drivetrains: | Front Wheel Drive |
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1997 Eclipse Recalls
JUL 17, 2006 | Recall ID#
55517
CERTAIN TRADESONIC COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH... More Details
JUL 17, 2006 |
ECLIPSE
| Recall ID#
55517
| Component: |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Recall Date: |
JUL 17, 2006 |
| Model Affected: |
ECLIPSE |
| Potential Units Affected: |
4029 |
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Summary:
CERTAIN TRADESONIC COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH...
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Consequence:
LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
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Remedy:
TRADESONIC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRADESONIC AT 626-934-8884.
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Notes:
TRADESONIC
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MAY 22, 2006 | Recall ID#
55516
CERTAIN J & A AUTO ACCESSORIES COMBINATION HEADLAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION... More Details
MAY 22, 2006 |
ECLIPSE
| Recall ID#
55516
| Component: |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Recall Date: |
MAY 22, 2006 |
| Model Affected: |
ECLIPSE |
| Potential Units Affected: |
1215 |
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Summary:
CERTAIN J & A AUTO ACCESSORIES COMBINATION HEADLAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION...
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Consequence:
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
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Remedy:
J & A AUTO ACCESSORIES WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE HEADLAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 10, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT J & A AUTO ACCESSORIES AT 310-327-4981.
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Notes:
J & A AUTO ACCESSORIES
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MAR 13, 2006 | Recall ID#
55515
CERTAIN ANZO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS ARE NOT... More Details
MAR 13, 2006 |
ECLIPSE
| Recall ID#
55515
| Component: |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS |
| Recall Date: |
MAR 13, 2006 |
| Model Affected: |
ECLIPSE |
| Potential Units Affected: |
292000 |
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Summary:
CERTAIN ANZO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS ARE NOT...
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Consequence:
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
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Remedy:
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.
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Notes:
ANZO USA, INC.
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JUN 29, 2006 | Recall ID#
55514
CERTAIN AAI MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LIST PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED... More Details
JUN 29, 2006 |
ECLIPSE
| Recall ID#
55514
| Component: |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Recall Date: |
JUN 29, 2006 |
| Model Affected: |
ECLIPSE |
| Potential Units Affected: |
87745 |
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Summary:
CERTAIN AAI MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LIST PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED...
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Consequence:
LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH
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Remedy:
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.
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Notes:
AAI MOTORSPORTS USA, LLC
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MAR 23, 2006 | Recall ID#
55513
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME... More Details
MAR 23, 2006 |
ECLIPSE
| Recall ID#
55513
| Component: |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Recall Date: |
MAR 23, 2006 |
| Model Affected: |
ECLIPSE |
| Potential Units Affected: |
61944 |
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Summary:
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME...
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Consequence:
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
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Remedy:
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.
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Notes:
PRO-A MOTORS, INC.
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MAY 24, 2006 | Recall ID#
55512
CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER... More Details
MAY 24, 2006 |
ECLIPSE
| Recall ID#
55512
| Component: |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Recall Date: |
MAY 24, 2006 |
| Model Affected: |
ECLIPSE |
| Potential Units Affected: |
27176 |
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Summary:
CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER...
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Consequence:
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
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Remedy:
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.
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CK MOTORSPORT, INC.
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JUL 26, 2007 | Recall ID#
55511
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... More Details
JUL 26, 2007 |
ECLIPSE
| Recall ID#
55511
| Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP |
| Recall Date: |
JUL 26, 2007 |
| Model Affected: |
ECLIPSE |
| Potential Units Affected: |
222 |
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Summary:
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...
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Consequence:
IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FUEL LEAK COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
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Remedy:
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.
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Notes:
AIRTEX PRODUCTS FP072007-1
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MAR 26, 1998 | Recall ID#
18056
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. LOCKUP OF THE TRANSFER CASE CAN OCCUR DUE TO INSUFFICIENT LUBRICATION. More Details
MAR 26, 1998 |
ECLIPSE
| Recall ID#
18056
| Component: |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Recall Date: |
MAR 26, 1998 |
| Model Affected: |
ECLIPSE |
| Potential Units Affected: |
24275 |
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Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. LOCKUP OF THE TRANSFER CASE CAN OCCUR DUE TO INSUFFICIENT LUBRICATION.
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Consequence:
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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Remedy:
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.
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MITSUBISHI AMERICA
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MAY 12, 1997 | Recall ID#
18055
THE HEADREST GUIDE BRACKET WAS IMPROPERLY WELDED TO THE SEAT BACK FRAME ON THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BACK ASSEMBLIES ONLY. More Details
MAY 12, 1997 |
ECLIPSE
| Recall ID#
18055
| Component: |
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT |
| Recall Date: |
MAY 12, 1997 |
| Model Affected: |
ECLIPSE |
| Potential Units Affected: |
119 |
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Summary:
THE HEADREST GUIDE BRACKET WAS IMPROPERLY WELDED TO THE SEAT BACK FRAME ON THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BACK ASSEMBLIES ONLY.
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Consequence:
THE HEADREST SUPPORT BRACKET CAN BREAK, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PASSENGER SEAT BACK ASSEMBLY WITH A NEW ASSEMBLY.
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MITSUBISHI AMERICA
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DEC 18, 2000 | Recall ID#
18054
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE RUBBER BOOTS ON THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINTS OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION WERE DAMAGED DURING... More Details
DEC 18, 2000 |
ECLIPSE
| Recall ID#
18054
| Component: |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT |
| Recall Date: |
DEC 18, 2000 |
| Model Affected: |
ECLIPSE |
| Potential Units Affected: |
567432 |
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Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE RUBBER BOOTS ON THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINTS OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION WERE DAMAGED DURING...
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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.
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Remedy:
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.
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MITSUBISHI AMERICA
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