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

MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN recall for vehicle speed control, reported to NHTSA on May 14, 1998, covering about 100 vehicles.

NHTSA number
98V-045
Report date
May 14, 1998
Vehicles affected
100
Owners notified
Sep 4, 1998

The problem

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles located in the caribbean. 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 september 4, 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 of caribbean at 1-787-251-8715.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 CARIBBEAN
ComponentVehicle Speed Control
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number98V045003

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse1998All years
Mitsubishi Caribbean 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 located in the caribbean. 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.