Issue ID | 524096 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10106422 |
Manufacurer | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
Brand | MITSUBISHI |
Model | ECLIPSE |
Model Year | 2005 |
File date | 15/01/05 |
Component | WHEELS:RIM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | The rims on the 2001 mitsubishi eclipse dent easily and the tires blow out or lose pressure as a result of normal wear and driving. Normal potholes and bumps are enough to cause damage. I had a blowout yesterday january 15th, 2005. I have previously replaced 2 rims and 3 tires as a result of this. All four rims are currently dented as a result of this issue. The manufacturer and local retailers are all unwilling to replace them with the improved rims on the 2002 and later models. *nm |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 61000 |
Number of Occurences | 3 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | ARLINGTON, VA |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 1 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 15/11/00 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | FWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 65 |
DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
Location of tire code | |
Type of tire failure code | |
Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | ROCKVILLE MITSUBISHI |
Dealer's telephone number | |
Dealer's city | ROCKVILLE |
Dealer's state code | MD |
Dealer's ZIP code |