1990 Mitsubishi Eclipse Recalls

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 1990 Mitsubishi Eclipse. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 98V069001Mar 26, 199824,275 vehicles potentially affected
  Power train › Automatic transmission
  Covers: Mitsubishi Eclipse 1990–1998

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Lockup of the transfer case can occur due to insufficient lubrication.

  Possible consequence: This condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  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…

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• 95V103004May 24, 1995658,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
  Covers: Mitsubishi Eclipse 1990–1991, Mighty MAX 1986–1991, Montero 1986–1991 +7 more

  Reported issue: The front safety belt buckle release buttons can break. These red plastic release buttons are marked "press." if a button breaks, pieces can fall into the buckle assembly causing the buckle to operate improperly.

  Possible consequence: The safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash.

  Remedy: Owners should promptly check the condition and operation of both front safety belt buckles and carefully inspect the red release button for any breaks or cracks. They should ensure that both buckles are operating properly by inserting each latch plate into its buckle, tugging on the belt to make sure the latch is…

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• 90V106002Jun 1, 199026 vehicles potentially affected
  Visibility › Windshield
  Covers: Mitsubishi Eclipse 1990

  Reported issue: Diluted primer may have been used on the windshield opening flanges prior to windshield glass installation which would not provide the retention required by fmvss 212.

  Possible consequence: Windshields would not prevent ejection of vehicleoccupants during a vehicle crash, which causes serious injuries and fatalities.

  Remedy: Replace windshields, associated parts, and primer.

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• 90V056002Mar 21, 1990367 vehicles potentially affected
  Visibility › Sun/moon roof assembly
  Covers: Mitsubishi Eclipse 1990

  Reported issue: Operation of sunroof in "non-standard" manner may cause male hinge disengagement from the roof hinge receiver.

  Possible consequence: The sunroof glass could detach from the roof and result in injury to occupants or persons in the vicinity, especially if this occurs while the vehicle is in motion.

  Remedy: Replace male hinge with a modified version to increase roof hinge receiver retention ability.

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• 89V128000Jul 31, 19895,510 vehicles potentially affected
  Electrical system › Wiring
  Covers: Mitsubishi Eclipse 1990, Plymouth Laser 1990

  Reported issue: Wiring harness for the headlamps may break due to the stress created by the headlamp pop up devices.

  Possible consequence: Breakage of the wiring harness causes loss ofheadlamp illumination which could have a potential for an accident.

  Remedy: Headlamp wiring harness routing will be modified and damaged wires repaired.

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NHTSA investigations

• RQ98007Transfer case leakageClosed · May 11, 1998

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