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NHTSA recall 15V338000

Air Bags · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

June 2, 2015report date
443,442units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details

What's wrong: 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…

Why it matters: If the passenger side sun visor detaches and is propelled rearward, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.

The fix: 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.

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All model years NHTSA lists

2001 Chrysler Sebring, 2002 Chrysler Sebring, 2003 Chrysler Sebring, 2004 Chrysler Sebring, 2005 Chrysler Sebring, 2001 Dodge Stratus, 2002 Dodge Stratus, 2003 Dodge Stratus, 2004 Dodge Stratus, 2005 Dodge Stratus, 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse, 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse, 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse, 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse, 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse, 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse, 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder, 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder, 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder, 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder, 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 15V338000.

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