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NHTSA Recall 01V005001: Seats

MITSUBISHI AMERICA reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 47 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Mitsubishi Eclipse.

47
vehicles potentially affected
3
models affected
2001
owners notified (February 15)
NHTSA campaign01V005001
ComponentSEATS
Report receivedJanuary 8, 2001
Owner notificationFebruary 15, 2001
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. A number of incorrect driver side seat mounting bolts were installed into vehicles.

Safety risk

The rear anchor bolts securing the driver's seat may not properly secure the seat and could increase the risk of driver injury in an accident.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the seat mounting bolts and then replace the bolts if necessary. Owner notification began february 15, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037.

Notes

Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles covered by recall 01V005001

Make and modelModel years
Mitsubishi Eclipse2001
Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder2001
Mitsubishi Galant2001

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.