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- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
On certain vehicles, the passenger side sun visor may be folded down in a position where, if the passenger frontal airbag deploys, the visor can break loose. A detached visor can be thrown rearward, which raises the risk of injury to occupants.
Dealers will install a tether strap to hold the passenger sun visor in place at no cost to you. Owners of affected Mitsubishi vehicles can contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820 (recall number SR-15-005). Owners of affected Chrysler and Dodge vehicles can contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 (recall number R30).
Even if you think your vehicle is not affected, check your VIN for open recalls to confirm whether this repair applies to you.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Chrysler Sebring | 20012002200320042005 |
|---|---|
| Dodge Stratus | 20012002200320042005 |
| Mitsubishi Eclipse | 200020012002200320042005 |
| Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder | 20012002200320042005 |