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.
- 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse136 complaints
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.