MY CAR HAS A DEFECTED DASH. I AM ON A FORUM DEDICATED TO ECLIPSES WHICH LEAD TO THIS SITE AND ALL ECLIPSES (00-02 AND EVEN STARTING ON 03 I BELIEVE) DASHES ARE CRACKING REALLY BAD. MY DASH ALONE HAS SEVERAL (AROUND 8) CRACKS AND SOME OF THOSE CRACKS LEAD TO PIECES OF THE DASH THAT ISN'T EVEN CONNECTED ANYMORE. I HAVE 2 FREE ROAM…
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MY CAR HAS A DEFECTED DASH. I AM ON A FORUM DEDICATED TO ECLIPSES WHICH LEAD TO THIS SITE AND ALL ECLIPSES (00-02 AND EVEN STARTING ON 03 I BELIEVE) DASHES ARE CRACKING REALLY BAD. MY DASH ALONE HAS SEVERAL (AROUND 8) CRACKS AND SOME OF THOSE CRACKS LEAD TO PIECES OF THE DASH THAT ISN'T EVEN CONNECTED ANYMORE. I HAVE 2 FREE ROAMING PIECES ON MY DASH THAT WILL RANDOMLY FLY OFF AND SLIDE AROUND WHILE TURNING OR SHIFTING THE CAR. NOW I DON'T BELIEVE THIS CAN CAUSE ANY CAR FAILURES OR DEATH, BUT I BELIEVE THE DASHES SHOULDN'T BE FALLING APART FOR ANY REASON. I THINK MITSUBISHI SHOULD RECALL THE DASH WITH BETTER AND MORE STURDY MATERIAL. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10172055
45,000 miles · Oct 24, 2006
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ENTIRE DASH CRACKED FROM THE SUN LIGHT EVEN THOUGH I USED A WINDSHIELD VISOR SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR IN 2000. THE CRACKED DASH IS BECOMING A TYPICAL THING ON 2000 ECLIPSES. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10171769
65,000 miles · Oct 18, 2006
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(1) WITHOUT ANY INCIDENT OR APPARENT CAUSE THE DASH OF A MITSUBISHI 2000 RS ECLIPSE STARTED TO CRACK IN DIFFERENT PLACES (2) THE CONSEQUENCES MIGHT BE DIFFERENT DEPENDING ON THE CIRCUMSTANCES. RIGHT NOW, I GET DISTRACTED BY THE CRACKS ON THE DASH WHILE DRIVING. I DO NOT KNOW HOW THESE LOOSE PARTS WILL BEHAVE ON A COLLISION …
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(1) WITHOUT ANY INCIDENT OR APPARENT CAUSE THE DASH OF A MITSUBISHI 2000 RS ECLIPSE STARTED TO CRACK IN DIFFERENT PLACES (2) THE CONSEQUENCES MIGHT BE DIFFERENT DEPENDING ON THE CIRCUMSTANCES. RIGHT NOW, I GET DISTRACTED BY THE CRACKS ON THE DASH WHILE DRIVING. I DO NOT KNOW HOW THESE LOOSE PARTS WILL BEHAVE ON A COLLISION (3) NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO CORRECT THE CRACKED PLASTIC DASH. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10171152
60,000 miles · Oct 17, 2006
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I HAVE A 2000 ECLIPSE GT AND THE DASH IS CRACKED IN IT. IT IS MADE OF A CHEAP PLASTIC THAT CRACKS VERY VERY EASILY. I HAVE COMPLAINED TO MITSUBISHI NUMEROUS TIMES AND THEY HAVE DONE NOTHING TO HELP ME. I KNOW THAT THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF ECLIPSES THAT ALSO ARE HAVING THIS PROBLEM. SOMEONE CAN GO TO NUMEROUS ECLIPSE FORUMS AND…
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I HAVE A 2000 ECLIPSE GT AND THE DASH IS CRACKED IN IT. IT IS MADE OF A CHEAP PLASTIC THAT CRACKS VERY VERY EASILY. I HAVE COMPLAINED TO MITSUBISHI NUMEROUS TIMES AND THEY HAVE DONE NOTHING TO HELP ME. I KNOW THAT THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF ECLIPSES THAT ALSO ARE HAVING THIS PROBLEM. SOMEONE CAN GO TO NUMEROUS ECLIPSE FORUMS AND SEE THIS. I FEEL THE DASH BEING CRACKED CAN ALSO BE A SAFETY HAZARD. HAVING CRACKS IN THE DASH MAKE IT NOT AS STURDY AND COULD BE DANGEROUS WHEN OPERATING THE VEHICLE. IF THERE IS ANY WAY YOU GUYS CAN FORWARD THIS ON TO MITSUBISHI I WOULD GREATLY APPRECIATE IT. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10171027
Mileage unknown · Oct 16, 2006
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DASHBOARDS ON THE MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE MODEL YEARS 2000-2005 HAVE A TENDENCY TO CRACK AS THEY ARE MADE OF PLASTIC. NO FORCE IS APPLIED THAT MAKES THEM CRACK, SIMPLY HEAT FROM THE SUN OR COLD TEMPERATURES. MY DASHBOARD AND MANY THOUSAND OTHERS HAVE SEVERAL CRACKS AND THIS PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN ADDRESSED BY MITSUBISHI *NM
NHTSA ODI #10171019
65,000 miles · Oct 16, 2006
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I HAVE A 2000 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE GT. THE DASH STARTED CRACKING ABOUT A YEAR AND A HALF AGO. ALMOST EVERY PART OF THE DASH IS CRACKED NOW. I GOT A QUOTE FROM A MITSUBISHI DEALER AND THE COST TO REPLACE THE DASH WAS $600+. I ALSO CHECKED A SALVAGE YARD WITH NO LUCK AT FINDING A REPLACEMENT. I AM WORRIED THAT THE CRACKING OF THE DA…
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I HAVE A 2000 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE GT. THE DASH STARTED CRACKING ABOUT A YEAR AND A HALF AGO. ALMOST EVERY PART OF THE DASH IS CRACKED NOW. I GOT A QUOTE FROM A MITSUBISHI DEALER AND THE COST TO REPLACE THE DASH WAS $600+. I ALSO CHECKED A SALVAGE YARD WITH NO LUCK AT FINDING A REPLACEMENT. I AM WORRIED THAT THE CRACKING OF THE DASH WILL CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL FAILURE OR SOME OTHER FAILURE AND I DON'T HAVE THE MONEY TO PAY FOR A NEW ONE. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10171018
72,000 miles · Oct 16, 2006
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THE DASHBOARD CRACKED AFTER ONLY A FEW YEARS. EVERYONE I KNOW WITH THIS CAR HAS HAD THEIR DASH CRACK. THE PART IS LISTED AS "INSTRUMENT PANEL". *NM
NHTSA ODI #10171016
Mileage unknown · Oct 16, 2006
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CHEAP DASHBOARD OF A 2000 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE HAS OVER 5 CRACKS ON IT. THE CRACKS ARE GROWING AND SOMEDAY IT CAN JUST FALL APART AND RESULT IN DANGER WHILE DRIVING. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10170934
Mileage unknown · Dec 8, 2005
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I SUDDENLY STARTED FINDING ROUND PIECES OF BROKEN PLASTIC ON THE FLOORBOARD. IT WAS WHEN I WAS WASHING THE CAR AND NOTICED THE 2 HUGE CRACKS IN THE DASHBOARD THAT I REALIZED THE PIECES OF PLASTIC WERE THE "SLATS" WHERE THE DEFOGGER AIR COMES OUT. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10144789
Mileage unknown · Oct 10, 2005
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I OWN A 2000 ECLIPSE. EVERY TIME IT RAINS HEAVILY I GET A PUDDLE OF WATER IN THE FRONT FLOOR BOARDS. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR SOME TIME NOW. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO SEVERAL DEALERSHIPS AND THEY SAY IT IS FIXED BUT IT STILL LEAKS. THERE IS A REAL BAD MOLDY SMELL ON THE WINDOWS. WHEN I DRIVE IT AFTER A BIG RAIN STORM, I CAN HEAR WATE…
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I OWN A 2000 ECLIPSE. EVERY TIME IT RAINS HEAVILY I GET A PUDDLE OF WATER IN THE FRONT FLOOR BOARDS. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR SOME TIME NOW. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO SEVERAL DEALERSHIPS AND THEY SAY IT IS FIXED BUT IT STILL LEAKS. THERE IS A REAL BAD MOLDY SMELL ON THE WINDOWS. WHEN I DRIVE IT AFTER A BIG RAIN STORM, I CAN HEAR WATER SLUSHING AROUND IN THE DOOR. THERE HAS TO BE A FIX FOR THIS. I DO NOT WANT TO GET RID OF THE CAR BUT.... I HOPE I DO NOT NEED TO MAKE A BIG THING ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME. *JB
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the passenger side sun visor detaches and is propelled rearward, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.
Remedy: 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.
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, 'OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION.' THE BILINGUAL ENGLISH/SPANISH REMOVABLE AIR BAG WARNING LABELS AFFIXED TO THE DASH AND TO THE SUNVISOR DO NOT MEET THE SIZE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
Remedy: MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN WILL MAIL A CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION LETTER CONTAINING A WRITTEN DESCRIPTION AND A GRAPHIC OF THE BI-LINGUAL DASHBOARD AIR BAG WARNING LABEL. IN ADDITION, ALL CURRENT 2000-2004 NATIVA OWNERS WILL ALSO RECEIVE REPLACEMENT AIR BAG ALERT LABELS FOR THE SUN VISORS. THIS RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH OR APRIL 2005. THE NOTIFICATION TO THE NATIVA OWNERS IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL OR MAY 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN AT 1-787-251-8715.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES BUILT WITH V6 ENGINES TO FEDERAL EMISSION STANDARDS. THE POWER STEERING FLUID FEED TUBE CAN COME IN CONTACT WITH AN EXHAUST MANIFOLD MOUNTED HEAT SHIELD CAUSING A HOLE TO BE WORN THROUGH THE POWER STEERING PIPE ALLOWING FLUID LEAKAGE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: LEAKING POWER STEERING FLUID CAN RESULT IN A FIRE AND CONTINUED LOSS OF FLUID WILL RESULT IN A LOSS OF POWER ASSIST, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE POWER STEERING TUBE WITH ONE HAVING A NEW ROUTING. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 26, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI AMERICA AT 1-800-222-0037.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. A HOSE WAS MIS-MANUFACTURED AND COULD WEAKEN OVER TIME, WHICH COULD RESULT IN LEAKAGE OF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: FLUID LEAKAGE FROM THE COOLER HOSES CAN CAUSE TRANSAXLE DRIVEABILITY PROBLEMS AND SMOKE IF THE OIL CONTACTS THE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HOSE ASSEMBLY FOR THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER. OWNER NOTIFICATION MAILING WILL BE PHASED OVER A FIVE-MONTH PERIOD STARTING MARCH 26, THROUGH JULY 23, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI AT 1-800-222-0037.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A NUT IN THE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY WAS NOT PROPERLY TIGHTENED, RESULTING IN SYMPTOMS RANGING FROM STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION TO STIFF STEERING, AND IN THE WORST CASE, NO ABILITY TO TURN LEFT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES AND REPLACE THE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY IF A LOOSE NUT CONNECTION IS FOUND.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH V6 ENGINES AND FEDERAL EMISSION EQUIPMENT. THE BATTERY CABLE HARNESS CAN BECOME HEAT DAMAGED BY THE FRONT EXHAUST MANIFOLD WHICH COULD CAUSE GROUNDED CIRCUITS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CIRCUIT FAILURE COULD CAUSE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING TO OCCUR: (1) THE ENGINE WILL NOT START BECAUSE THE MAIN FUSE WILL BLOW IF THE POWER LEAD IS GROUNDED; (2) THE LOW OIL PRESSURE WARNING LAMP WILL ILLUMINATE IF THE SIGNAL WIRE IS GROUNDED; (3) THE AIRCONDITIONING SYSTEM WILL BECOME INOPERATIVE IF THE LEAD TO THE MAGNETIC CLUTCH IS GROUNDED; AND (4) THE TURN SIGNAL/HAZARD LAMPS WILL BECOME INOPERATIVE IF THE VOLTAGE MONITOR LEAD IS GROUNDED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND DISCARD A METAL MANIFOLD BRACKET (FROM GALANT MODELS ONLY - ECLIPSE HAS NO SUCH BRACKET). DEALERS WILL ALSO INSPECT THE HARNESS. IF THE HARNESS WIRES SHOW NO DAMAGE, THE DEALER WILL INSTALL A HEAT INSULATOR ALONG WITH HEAT RESISTANT HARNESS CLIPS. IF THE HARNESS WIRES DO SHOW DAMAGE, THE DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW HARNESS WITH PREINSTALLED INTEGRAL HEAT PROTECTION.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE COLUMN SWITCH LEVERS CAN BECOME LOOSE OR BREAK OVER TIME.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: LOOSENING OR CRACKING OF THE LEVERS CAN CAUSE DIRECTIONAL LAMPS THAT DO NOT SELF-CANCEL OR OPERATE, HEAD LAMPS THAT DO NOT TURN OFF, WINDSHIELD WASHERS THAT OPERATE CONTINUOUSLY AND/OR WINDSHIELD WIPERS THAT DO NOT OPERATE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REDESIGNED SWITCH.
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Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:switch/wiring
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE COLUMN SWITCH LEVERS CAN BECOME LOOSE OR BREAK OVER TIME.
Consequence: LOOSENING OR CRACKING OF THE LEVERS CAN CAUSE DIRECTIONAL LAMPS THAT DO NOT SELF-CANCEL OR OPERATE, HEAD LAMPS THAT DO NOT TURN OFF, WINDSHIELD WASHERS THAT OPERATE CONTINUOUSLY AND/OR WINDSHIELD WIPERS THAT DO NOT OPERATE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REDESIGNED SWITCH.
Exterior Lighting:turn Signal:switch
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE COLUMN SWITCH LEVERS CAN BECOME LOOSE OR BREAK OVER TIME.
Consequence: LOOSENING OR CRACKING OF THE LEVERS CAN CAUSE DIRECTIONAL LAMPS THAT DO NOT SELF-CANCEL OR OPERATE, HEAD LAMPS THAT DO NOT TURN OFF, WINDSHIELD WASHERS THAT OPERATE CONTINUOUSLY AND/OR WINDSHIELD WIPERS THAT DO NOT OPERATE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REDESIGNED SWITCH.
Exterior Lighting:headlights:switch
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE COLUMN SWITCH LEVERS CAN BECOME LOOSE OR BREAK OVER TIME.
Consequence: LOOSENING OR CRACKING OF THE LEVERS CAN CAUSE DIRECTIONAL LAMPS THAT DO NOT SELF-CANCEL OR OPERATE, HEAD LAMPS THAT DO NOT TURN OFF, WINDSHIELD WASHERS THAT OPERATE CONTINUOUSLY AND/OR WINDSHIELD WIPERS THAT DO NOT OPERATE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REDESIGNED SWITCH.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT HEADLIGHT CONNECTOR CAN CAUSE INCREASED TERMINAL RESISTANCE AND OVERHEAT THE HEADLIGHT CONNECTOR.THIS PROBLEM CAN AFFECT INDEPENDENTLY EITHER HEADLIGHT BUT DOES NOT CAUSE SIMULTANEOUS FAILURE OF BOTH HEADLIGHTS. THE PROBLEM ALSO DOES NOT AFFECT FRONT PARKING LAMPS.AS A RESULT, THE COMPLAINTS TYPICAL REPORT SINGLE FAILURE OF ONE HEADLIGHT.THERE ARE NO CRASHES OR LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL REPORTED.A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME AND FURTHER USE OF AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.
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Exterior Lighting:headlights:concealment Devices
IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT HEADLIGHT CONNECTOR CAN CAUSE INCREASED TERMINAL RESISTANCE AND OVERHEAT THE HEADLIGHT CONNECTOR.THIS PROBLEM CAN AFFECT INDEPENDENTLY EITHER HEADLIGHT BUT DOES NOT CAUSE SIMULTANEOUS FAILURE OF BOTH HEADLIGHTS. THE PROBLEM ALSO DOES NOT AFFECT FRONT PARKING LAMPS.AS A RESULT, THE COMPLAINTS TYPICAL REPORT SINGLE FAILURE OF ONE HEADLIGHT.THERE ARE NO CRASHES OR LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL REPORTED.A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME AND FURTHER USE OF AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.
Exterior Lighting:headlights
IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT HEADLIGHT CONNECTOR CAN CAUSE INCREASED TERMINAL RESISTANCE AND OVERHEAT THE HEADLIGHT CONNECTOR.THIS PROBLEM CAN AFFECT INDEPENDENTLY EITHER HEADLIGHT BUT DOES NOT CAUSE SIMULTANEOUS FAILURE OF BOTH HEADLIGHTS. THE PROBLEM ALSO DOES NOT AFFECT FRONT PARKING LAMPS.AS A RESULT, THE COMPLAINTS TYPICAL REPORT SINGLE FAILURE OF ONE HEADLIGHT.THERE ARE NO CRASHES OR LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL REPORTED.A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME AND FURTHER USE OF AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.
EA02007 · Aluminum Alloy Wheel Denting
Opened May 31, 2002 · Closed May 1, 2003
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Wheels
SEE ATTACHED REPORT.
PE01044 · Alloy Wheel Denting And Fracturing
Opened Dec 18, 2001 · Closed May 31, 2002
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Wheels
No summary supplied.
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