Mitsubishi Recalls Eclipse Vehicles Due to ABS Valve Seizure Risk
Mitsubishi is recalling 2006-2009 Eclipse and 2007-2009 Eclipse Spyder vehicles because corrosion in the ABS unit may cause valves to seize, reducing braking ability.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the braking system that reduces braking ability and increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Eclipse vehicles manufactured between April 20, 2005, and February 13, 2009, and 2007-2009 Eclipse Spyder vehicles manufactured between December 23, 2005, and February 13, 2009. The recall affects approximately 74,836 vehicles.
The defect involves corrosion inside the antilock brake system (ABS) unit, which may cause one or more internal valves to seize. If a valve seizes during a braking event that uses the ABS, it will increase brake pedal travel and reduce braking ability. A sudden reduction in braking performance may increase the risk of a crash.
MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, flush, and clean the ABS hydraulic unit using high-grade brake fluid free of charge. If the inspection shows that the valves may seize, the ABS unit will be replaced. The recall began on July 21, 2015. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER, ECLIPSE
- Brand
- MITSUBISHI
- Manufacturer
- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Braking System
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 74,836
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (2)
- ECLIPSE SPYDER
- ECLIPSE
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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