Recall - Incorrect Emission Control Information Label: Overview
No.: SC-02-001DATE: May, 2002
MODEL: 2003 Eclipse & Spyder
SUBJECT:
VEHICLE EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION
(VECI) LABEL SERVICE CAMPAIGN
PURPOSE
The Vehicle Emission Control Information (VECI) label on a limited number of 2003 model year FED - National Low Emission Vehicle (NLEV) emissions certified Eclipse and Eclipse Spyder vehicles equipped with the 2.4L, I4 engine is incorrect and must be changed. The original label states that the vehicle is certified both for FED and California, when in fact the affected vehicles are FED (NLEV) certified only. These vehicles cannot be sold in California or in the northeastern states which require the sale of California certified vehicles. A letter, with label enclosed, is being sent to all owners of affected vehicles instructing them to install the VECI label themselves. A copy of the customer notification letter is included with this bulletin. Vehicle owners who do not want to install the label are advised to ask their Mitsubishi Motors dealer to install the label at no charge.
Dealers with unsold affected vehicles in inventory must install a new label on each of these vehicles. Dealers who have affected vehicles in inventory will receive with this bulletin, a list of these vehicles and a supply of labels for these unsold units. If any vehicle shown on this list has been sold, the dealer should contact the purchaser of that vehicle to arrange for installation of the new VECI label.
AFFECTED VEHICLES
2003 Eclipse 2.4L FED (NLEV) Emissions certified vehicles built between 1/29/02 & 3/19/02
2003 Eclipse Spyder 2.4L FED (NLEV) Emissions certified vehicles built between 1/29/02 & 3/19/02
LABEL INSTALLATION
1. Open the hood, locate the VECI label, and inspect the part number listed on the label.
a. If the part number is NOT MN132007, proceed with step 2 and install the new label.
b. If the part number is MN132007, the label is correct and does not require replacement.
2. Clean the old label thoroughly of all dirt and residue.
3. Carefully peel the backing strip from the new label and apply over the existing label.
PARTS INFORMATION
All customers will receive one label along with their notification letter. Dealers who have unsold affected vehicles in inventory will receive a list of these vehicles and a supply of replacement labels with this bulletin.
If a customer misplaces or loses the label or if additional labels are needed for unsold inventory vehicles replacements can be ordered from your facing Mitsubishi Motors PDC.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
NONE - Do not submit Recall or Warranty claims for this campaign.