Recall 06V414000: Inspect/Replace Shift Interlock Cable

MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:

Mitsubishi/Eclipse 2007

Mitsubishi/Eclipse Spyder 2007

MANUFACTURER: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 06V414000 MFG'S REPORT DATE: October 26, 2006

COMPONENT: Power Train: Automatic Transmission

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 1772

SUMMARY:
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.

CONSEQUENCE:
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.

REMEDY:
Dealers will inspect the ignition interlock cable and replace it if necessary. The recall is expected to begin on or about November 20, 2006. Owners may contact Mitsubishi at 1-888-648-7820.

NOTES:
Mitsubishi recall No. SR-06-005. Customers may also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.