Recall 06V-414: 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse, 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder

MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. recall for power train, reported to NHTSA on Oct 31, 2006, covering about 1,772 vehicles.

NHTSA number
06V-414
Report date
Oct 31, 2006
Vehicles affected
1,772
Owners notified
Nov 20, 2006

The problem

On certain vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions, the key lock cable was improperly manufactured and may not allow the cable end to lock into the floor shifter mechanism. This can result in the interlock system to become inoperative and allow the ignition key to be removed without the gearshift mechanism being placed in the park position.

The risk

If the driver does not shift to park before removing the key and fails to engage the parking brake, the vehicle could roll and a crash could occur.

The fix

Dealers will inspect the ignition interlock cable and replace it if necessary. The recall began on november 20, 2006. Owners may contact mitsubishi at 1-888-648-7820.

Notes

Mitsubishi recall no. Sr-06-005.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

ManufacturerMITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
ComponentPower Train › Automatic Transmission
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number06V414000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Mitsubishi Eclipse2007All years
Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder2007All 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 06V-414?

On certain vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions, the key lock cable was improperly manufactured and may not allow the cable end to lock into the floor shifter mechanism. This can result in the interlock system to become inoperative and allow the ignition key to be removed without the gearshift mechanism being placed in the park position.

How is recall 06V-414 fixed?

Dealers will inspect the ignition interlock cable and replace it if necessary. The recall began on november 20, 2006. Owners may contact mitsubishi at 1-888-648-7820.

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.