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  Report Date: April 24, 1999 02:13:38 AM
 
         
 
      
  NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 94V149000
 
  Component: BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:ANTI-SKID SYSTEM
 
        Manufacturer: DIAMOND-STAR MOTORS
 
  	Year: 1995
  	Make: MITSUBISHI
  	Model: ECLIPSE
  	Manufactured From: FEB 1994 To: JUL 1994    	Year of Recall: '94
 
  	Type of Report: Vehicle
 
 
 
  	Summary:
 
       The headlamp support panel can develop a fatigue crack where the       anti-lock brake system (ABS) hydraulic unit is attached, allowing       the hydraulic unit to fall down. 
       Loss of braking can result if the ABS hydraulic unit falls.  This can       result in a vehicle accident. 
       Dealers will connect the ABS hydraulic unit attachment point at a       rigid portion of the headlamp support panel with a bracket and       reinforce the headlamp support panel by adding a back plate. 
      
 
       Loss of braking can result if the ABS hydraulic unit falls.      This can result in a vehicle accident. 
       Dealers will connect the abs hydraulic unit attachment      point at a rigid portion of the headlamp support panel with a      bracket and reinforce the headlamp support panel by adding      a back plate.      
 
      SYSTEM: BRAKES; HYDRAULIC; ANTI-SKID.
 
      
 
         VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: Passenger Cars.
      
 
       NOTE: If your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on      an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided      free of charge within a reasonable time or the remedy does      not correct the defect, please contact Chrysler Eagle      Service Center at 1-800-853-1403 or Mitsubishi Service Center at      1-800-222-0037.  Also, contact the National Highway Traffic      Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline at 1-800-424-9393. 	  
      
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    
    NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 94V149002
 
    
  	Component: BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:ANTI-SKID SYSTEM
 
        Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI MOT SALES, INC
  	Year: 1995
  	Make: MITSUBISHI
  	Model: ECLIPSE
 
  	Manufactured From: FEB 1994 To: JUL 1994    	Year of Recall: '94
  	Type of Report: Vehicle 	
 
  	Summary:
 
       The headlamp support panel can develop a fatigue crack      where the anti-lock brake system (abs) hydraulic unit is      attached, allowing the hydraulic unit to fall down. 
       Loss of braking can result if the abs hydraulic unit falls.      This can result in a vehicle accident. 
       Dealers will connect the abs hydraulic unit attachment      point at a rigid portion of the headlamp support panel with a      bracket and reinforce the headlamp support panel by adding      a back plate. 
      
 
      SYSTEM: BRAKES; HYDRAULIC; ANTI-SKID.
 
      
 
         VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
      
 
       NOTE: If your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on      an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided      free of charge within a reasonable time or the remedy does      not correct the defect, please contact Chrysler Eagle      Service Center at 1-800-853-1403 or Mitsubishi Service Center at      1-800-222-0037.  Also, contact the National Highway Traffic      Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline at 1-800-424-9393.      
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 96V158000
    
  	Component: FUEL:FUEL SYSTEMS
 
  	Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
  	Year: 1995
  	Make: MITSUBISHI
  	Model: ECLIPSE
 
  	Manufactured From: MAR 1994 To: JUL 1996    	Year of Recall: '96
  	Type of Report: Vehicle 	
 
  	Summary:     
       The fuel tank gaskets for the fuel pump and/or gauge unit could have been      incorrectly installed allowing fuel or fumes to escape.
      
 
       If an ignition source were present, the fuel leakage could result in a fire.
      
 
       Dealers will inspect the fuel tank and if the gaskets are found to be leaking,      replace the fuel tank, caps and gaskets.
      
 
       Owner notification: Mitsubishi and Chrysler will conduct the owner notification      and remedy campaign.
     
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
       NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 96V158001
    
    Component: FUEL:FUEL SYSTEMS
 
        Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI MOT SALES, INC
  	Year: 1995
  	Make: MITSUBISHI
 
  	Model: ECLIPSE
  	Manufactured From: MAR 1994 To: JUL 1996    	Year of Recall: '96
 
  	Type of Report: Vehicle 	
 
  	Summary: 	
      The fuel tank gaskets for the fuel pump and/or gauge unit gasket could have     been incorrectly installed allowing fuel or fumes to escape.
      
 
      If an ignition source were present, the fuel leakage could result in a fire.
      
 
      Dealers will inspect the fuel tank and if the gaskets are found to be leaking,     replace the fuel tank, caps and gaskets.
      
 
      Owner notification began August 21, 1996.   Owners who take their vehicles to an     authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free     remedy within a reasonable time should contact Mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037.     Also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety     Hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
      
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 99V066001
 
    
      Component: SUSPENSION:INDEPENDENT FRONT CONTROL ARM:LOWER:BALL JOINT
 
        Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI MANUFACTURING
                 Mfg. Campaign #: 99V066001 
 
                      Year: 1995
          Make: MITSUBISHI
          Model: ECLIPSE
          Manufactured From: JAN 1994 To: JUN 1996            Year of Recall: '99
 
          Type of Report: Vehicle                  
          Summary:
 
 
       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.
 
       This condition could cause the lower lateral arm ball joint to separate,      increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
 
       Dealers will inspect the rubber boots, and if the boot is damaged, they will      replace the lower lateral arm ball joint on the affected vehicles.      Owner notification is expected to begin during May-June 1999.   Owners who take      their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not      receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Mitsubishi at      1-800-222-0037.   Also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety      Administration's Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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