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NHTSA recall 06V414000

Power Train · Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

October 31, 2006report date
1,772units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details

What's wrong: On certain vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions, the key lock cable was improperly manufactured and may not allow the cable end to lock into the floor shifter mechanism. This can result in the interlock system to become inoperative and allow the ignition key to be removed without the gearshift mechanism being placed in the park position.

Why it matters: If the driver does not shift to park before removing the key and fails to engage the parking brake, the vehicle could roll and a crash could occur.

The fix: Dealers will inspect the ignition interlock cable and replace it if necessary. The recall began on November 20, 2006.

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All model years NHTSA lists

2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse, 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 06V414000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.