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Recall campaign97V081001

Recall 97V081001: 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse

Seats › Front assembly › Head restraint
Report received
May 12, 1997
Manufacturer
Mitsubishi america
Potentially affected
119vehicles
Model years
1997

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.