Recall 01V-005: 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse, 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder and 1 more Seats Recall

NHTSA number

01V-005

Report date

Jan 8, 2001

Vehicles affected

47

Owners notified

Feb 15, 2001

The problem

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. A number of incorrect driver side seat mounting bolts were installed into vehicles.

The risk

The rear anchor bolts securing the driver's seat may not properly secure the seat and could increase the risk of driver injury in an accident.

The fix

Dealers will inspect the seat mounting bolts and then replace the bolts if necessary. Owner notification began february 15, 2001. 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.

Notes

Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

Manufacturer	MITSUBISHI AMERICA
Component	Seats
Recall started by	the manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number	01V005001

Vehicles in this recall

Vehicle	Model years
Mitsubishi Eclipse	2001	All years
Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder	2001	All years
Mitsubishi Galant	2001	All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 01V-005?

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. A number of incorrect driver side seat mounting bolts were installed into vehicles.

How is recall 01V-005 fixed?

Dealers will inspect the seat mounting bolts and then replace the bolts if necessary. Owner notification began february 15, 2001. 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.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.