Recall 98V-045: 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse, 1998 Mitsubishi Spyder

MITSUBISHI AMERICA recall for vehicle speed control, reported to NHTSA on Mar 3, 1998, covering about 20,974 vehicles.

NHTSA number
98V-045
Report date
Mar 3, 1998
Vehicles affected
20,974
Owners notified
Apr 8, 1998

The problem

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The dash panel pad can shift interferring with the throttle cable control.

The risk

The throttle cable control would not return to idle increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

The fix

Dealers will remove a portion of the dash panel pad so it cannot interfere with the throttle cable control.

Notes

Owner notification began april 8, 1998.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.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

ManufacturerMITSUBISHI AMERICA
ComponentVehicle Speed Control
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number98V045001

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Mitsubishi Eclipse1998All years
Mitsubishi Spyder1998All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 98V-045?

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The dash panel pad can shift interferring with the throttle cable control.

How is recall 98V-045 fixed?

Dealers will remove a portion of the dash panel pad so it cannot interfere with the throttle cable control.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.