1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 1997 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.

• 00V421001Dec 18, 2000567,432 vehicles potentially affected
  Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint
  Covers: Mitsubishi Eclipse 1995–1999, Galant 1994–1998, Eclipse Spyder 1997–1999 +1 more

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. If the rubber boots on the lower lateral arm ball joints of the front suspension were damaged during assembly, dirt and water can intrude. Also, mmc has added the potential of leaking moisture, which can cause the ball stud to corrode.

  Possible 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.

  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…

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• 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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• 97V081001May 12, 1997119 vehicles potentially affected
  Seats › Front assembly › Head restraint
  Covers: Mitsubishi Eclipse 1997

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

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

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

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NHTSA investigations

• RQ98007Transfer case leakageClosed · May 11, 1998

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