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.
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Date Announced
JUN 02, 2015
Vehicles Affected
443,442
Mitsubishi Recall #
SR-15-005 (FCA R30)
NHTSA Campaign #
15V338000
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