NHTSA recall 90V-056 (90V056002)

visibility recall reported March 21, 1990 - about 367 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 90V056002
Also written as: 90V-056
Reported: March 21, 1990
Vehicles affected: ~367
Component: visibility

What is being recalled

OPERATION OF SUNROOF IN "NON-STANDARD" MANNER MAY CAUSE MALE HINGE DISENGAGEMENT FROM THE ROOF HINGE RECEIVER.

Why it is dangerous

THE SUNROOF GLASS COULD DETACH FROM THE ROOF AND RESULT IN INJURY TO OCCUPANTS OR PERSONS IN THE VICINITY, ESPECIALLY IF THIS OCCURS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

REPLACE MALE HINGE WITH A MODIFIED VERSION TO INCREASE ROOF HINGE RECEIVER RETENTION ABILITY.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 90V-056 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Mitsubishi Eclipse - 1990

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