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NHTSA recall 97V081001

Seats › Front assembly › Head restraint

Mitsubishi Eclipse

Reported May 12, 1997119 vehicles affectedMITSUBISHI AMERICABuilt Mar 18, 1997 – Mar 26, 1997

The defect

The headrest guide bracket was improperly welded to the seat back frame on the passenger side seat back assemblies only.

The risk

The headrest support bracket can break, increasing the risk of personal injury.

The remedy

Dealers will replace the passenger seat back assembly with a new assembly.

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Vehicles in this recall

Mitsubishi Eclipse
1997

Notes

Owner notification:owner notification IS expected to begin during july 1997. Note: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.