1991 Mitsubishi Eclipse Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1991 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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NHTSA investigations

• RQ98007Transfer case leakageClosed · May 11, 1998

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