Mitsubishi Recall SR-15-005 (FCA R30): Sun Visor May Detach During Air Bag Deployment
2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse
If the passenger side sun visor detaches and is propelled rearward, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.
Air Bags — Frontal — Passenger Side — Inflator Module
- Summary
- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2000-2005 Eclipse vehicles manufactured April 5, 1999, to December 17, 2004, 2001-2005 Eclipse Spyder vehicles manufactured January 19, 2000, to March 18, 2005, 2001-2005 Chrysler Sebring vehicles manufactured April 17, 2000, to February 21, 2005, and 2001-2005 Dodge Stratus vehicles manufactured April 17, 2000, to February 22, 2005. In the affected vehicles, the passenger side sun visor may be folded down in such a position that, if the passenger frontal air bag deploys, the passenger side sun visor may detach.
- Actions
- MMNA will notify their owners, and Chrysler will notify the Chrysler and Dodge owners. Dealers will install a tether strap to retain the passenger sun visor, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2015. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-15-005. Chrysler and Dodge owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R30.
- Documents (55)
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - ADVANCE TECHNICAL INFORMATION NOTICE
- Remedy Instructions and TSB - SR−15−005
- Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
- Other Recall Related Documents
- Defect Notice 573 Report
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - New Safety Recall Advanced Communication – R30061715 Chrysler Sebring and Dodge Stratus
- Recall Acknowledgement
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Upcoming Safety Recalls Affecting Certain Mitsubishi Vehicles
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) Dealer Campaign Order Management Guide Last Updated 2/5/2016 - FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY
- Recall Quarterly Report - 2015-Q4
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Dealer Campaign Order Management Guide Last Updated: 10/23/15 FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Dealer Campaign Order Management Guide Last Updated: 10/30/15 FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- Dealer Recall Communication Guide 2015
- Recall Quarterly Report - 2015-Q3
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
- Warranty Operations Newsletter Volume 1, Issue 8
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Dealer Campaign Order Management Guide Last Updated: 12/28/2015
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Dealer Recall Communication Guide 2015
- Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2016-2
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Dealer Recall Communication Guide 2016
- Recall Quarterly Report - 2016-Q1
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Dealer Campaign Order Management Guide Last Updated: 3/4/2016 - FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
- Recall 573 Report - Amendment 2
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
- ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - 2001 through 2005 model year Chrysler Sebring and Dodge Stratus vehicles
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Dealer Recall Communication Guide 2015
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Dealer Recall Communication Guide 2016
- Recall 573 Report-Amendment 1
- Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - TECHNICAL INFORMATION NOTICE DATE: June 29, 2017 RE: Passenger Sun Visor Safety Recall Campaign – Owner Re-Notification
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Subject: Recall Re-Notification Campaign 2006 – 09MY Eclipse & Spyder ABS HCU Recall 2000 – 05MY Eclipse & Spyder Passenger Sun Visor Tether Recall Date: June 28, 2017
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
- Recall Quarterly Report #7, 2017-1
- R30 Customer Cair E-Mail
- Mailer
- Recall Quarterly Report #8, 2017-2
- SMS
- Recall Quarterly Report #6, 2016-4
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