NHTSA Defect Investigation List for the 1991 Mitsubishi Eclipse
The Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) is an office within the NHTSA which investigates serious safety problems in the design, construction or performance of vehicles. The NHTSA is authorized to order manufacturers to recall and repair vehicles, if the ODI finds a safety issue. NHTSA investigations for the 1991 Mitsubishi Eclipse, both ongoing and closed, are listed below:
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TRANSFER CASE LEAKAGE NHTSA Defect Investigation #RQ98007
Component: Power Train:Automatic Transmission*
Summary: The transfer case of the all wheel drive (AWD), Mitsubishi galant, allegedly leaks oil causing one or more wheels to lockup; or the inability to transmit engine power to the drive wheels. The vehicles have the same transfer case design as the eclipse vehicles which have been recalled for the same alleged defect.
NHTSA: For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #RQ98007 »
* This defect investigation is filed under 4 related vehicle components.
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TAKATA SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE NHTSA Defect Investigation #EA95004
Component: Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
Summary: There is no summary currently available
NHTSA: For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #EA95004 »
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TRANSFER CASE LOCKUP NHTSA Defect Investigation #EA98002
Component: Wheels*
Summary:
NHTSA: For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #EA98002 »
* This defect investigation is filed under 3 related vehicle components.
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TRANSFER CASE LOCKUP NHTSA Defect Investigation #PE97040
Component: Wheels
Summary: Alleged drivetrain failure that can lead to lock-up of the rear or all wheels.
NHTSA: For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE97040 »