NHTSA recall 01V-005 (01V005001)

seats recall reported January 8, 2001 - about 47 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 01V005001
Also written as: 01V-005
Reported: January 8, 2001
Vehicles affected: ~47
Component: seats

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A NUMBER OF INCORRECT DRIVER SIDE SEAT MOUNTING BOLTS WERE INSTALLED INTO VEHICLES.

Why it is dangerous

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.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

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.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 01V-005 when calling a dealer.

Affected 3 models

Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder - 2001

Mitsubishi Eclipse - 2001

Mitsubishi Galant - 2001

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.