Recall 98V045003: 1998 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse and 1 other model
- Report received
- May 14, 1998
- Manufacturer
- Mitsubishi caribbean
- Potentially affected
- 100vehicles
- Model years
- 1998
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
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles located in the caribbean. The dash panel pad can shift interferring with the throttle cable control.
Possible consequence
The throttle cable control would not return to idle increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dealers will remove a portion of the dash panel pad so it cannot interfere with the throttle cable control.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1998 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse3 complaints
- 1998 Mitsubishi Caribbean Spyder1 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.