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NHTSA 04V428📅 Sep 3, 2004

2000–2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse & 2000–2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder + 9 more recall: equipment

⚠️ What's wrong

Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, 'occupant crash protection.' the bilingual english/spanish removable air bag warning labels affixed to the dash and to the sunvisor do not meet the size requirements of the standard.

💥 The risk

This does not meet the requirements of the standard.

🔧 The fix

Mitsubishi caribbean will mail a customer notification letter containing a written description and a graphic of the bi-lingual dashboard air bag warning label. In addition, all current 2000-2004 Nativa owners will also receive replacement air bag alert labels for the sun visors. This recall is expected to begin during march or april 2005. The notification to the Nativa owners is expected to begin during april or may 2005. Owners should contact mitsubishi caribbean at 1-787-251-8715.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
04V428000
Manufacturer
MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN
Vehicles affected
100,432
Component
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Built
Jul 1, 1997 – Mar 31, 2004
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
The manufacturer's petition which requested that NHTSA determine this FMVSS noncompliance does not create an unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety was partially denied on january 26, 2005. Therefore, this manufacturer is obligated to conduct an owner notification and remedy campaign.customers CAN also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 04V428 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 04V428?

2000–2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse & 2000–2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder + 9 more. 100,432 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Mitsubishi dealer to book the free repair.