Vehicle recall 97V081001 · May 12, 1997

1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse

The headrest guide bracket was improperly welded to the seat back frame on the passenger side seat back assemblies only.

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

Summary: The headrest guide bracket was improperly welded to the seat back frame on the passenger side seat back assemblies only.
Consequence: The headrest support bracket can break, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the passenger seat back assembly with a new assembly.
Notes: Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin during July 1997. Note: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. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 97V081001
Reported to NHTSA: May 12, 1997
Filed by: MITSUBISHI AMERICA
Owner notification: June 16, 1997
Vehicles potentially affected: 119
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Seats › Front assembly › Head restraint

Recall 97V081001 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Mitsubishi Eclipse (1997): 1997

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