Recall - Dash Panel Pad Modification
No.: SR-98-001DATE: March, 1998
MODEL: See below
SUBJECT:
DASH PANEL PAD MODIFICATION SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN
PURPOSE
Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America, Inc. is voluntarily recalling certain 1998 Eclipse and Eclipse Spyder vehicles to correct possible interference between the dash panel pad and the accelerator rod or throttle cable.
Follow the procedure in this bulletin to modify the dash panel pad.
AFFECTED VEHICLES
Certain 1998 Eclipse and Eclipse Spyder models produced between 7/21/97 and 1/16/98 (VIN WE001001 through WE092067)
CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION
A letter will be sent to all owners of affected vehicles. The letter instructs them to return their vehicle to their Mitsubishi dealer to have this campaign procedure performed at no charge. A copy of this letter is shown in this bulletin.
REQUIRED OPERATIONS
1. Check on the Warranty Superscreen to verify that the vehicle is an affected VIN for this campaign and that this campaign procedure has not already been completed.
2. Locate the dash panel pad area above the throttle cable.
3. Using a sharp knife, cut a triangular piece from the dash panel pad directly above the throttle cable as shown.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Claims for this campaign must be entered as "C" type claims (E-5) on your Diamond Network Warranty Menu). A sample claim is shown in this bulletin.
Dash Panel Modification
Campaign Labor Operation: C9802KXX Time Allowance: 0.2 hrs.
No allowable parts.
Other Additional Charges:
No other charges may be claimed on the "C" type campaign claim. Any other unrelated warranty-covered repairs must separated and claimed on a normal "W" type claim (E-2 menu option).