Vehicle recall 00V299001 · October 2, 2000

Mitsubishi Eclipse, Eclipse Spyder and 1 more model

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The harness for the crankshaft position sensor could come in contact with a new protective shield causing a grounded circuit.
Consequence: Prolonged wiring harness contact with the heat shield will cause the wiring insulation to wear and eventually to ground out. This could cause the engine to die-out, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will re-route the crankshaft position sensor harness.
Notes: Owner notification is expected to begin during November 2000. 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 america at 1-800-222-0037. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 00V299001
Reported to NHTSA: October 2, 2000
Filed by: MITSUBISHI AMERICA
Owner notification: November 20, 2000
Vehicles potentially affected: 6,037
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Engine and engine cooling › Engine

Recall 00V299001 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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