Make : MITSUBISHI | Model : ECLIPSE | Year : 1997 |
Build Dates : 19970318 - 19970326 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 97V081001 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19970616 | Date Received by ODI: 19970512 | Date Added to Database: 19970523 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: MITSUBISHI AMERICA | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | ||
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Component: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 119 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
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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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
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