NHTSA Recall # | 27129 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 90V056002 |
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Manufacturer | MITSUBISHI AMERICA |
Supplier | MITSUBISHI |
Brand | MITSUBISHI |
Model | ECLIPSE |
Model Year | 1990 |
Component | VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY |
Date of notification | 30/04/90 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 01/06/89 |
End date of manufacturing | 01/12/89 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 21/03/90 |
Report created | 30/03/90 |
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FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 367 |
Defect summary | Operation of sunroof in "non-standard" manner may cause male hinge disengagement from the roof hinge receiver. |
Consequence summary | The sunroof glass could detach from the roof and result in injury to occupants or persons in the vicinity, especially if this occurs while the vehicle is in motion. |
Corrective action | Replace male hinge with a modified version to increase roof hinge receiver retention ability. |
Recall notes | Note: this recall applies only to diamond star motors installed sunroofs. Chrysler corporation's plymouth and eagle dealerships and mitsubishi motor sales of america will implement the recall action. System: sunroof hinges. Vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with dsm manufactured sunroofs. |