NHTSA Defect Investigation #PE05007

HEADLIGHTS FAILURE: Exterior Lighting:Headlights**

CLOSED

no recall issued

** This defect investigation is filed under 2 related vehicle components.
2001 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE -- Improper installation of the original equipment headlight connector can cause increased terminal resistance and overheat the headlight connector.this problem can affect independently either headlight but does not cause simultaneous failure of both headlights. The problem also does not affect front parking lamps.as a result, the complaints typical report single failure of one headlight.there are no crashes or loss of vehicle control reported.a safety-related defect trend has not been identified at this time and further use of Agency resources does not appear to be warranted.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by NHTSA that no safety-related defect exists.the Agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances. Investigation was initiated on February 10 2005. Closed on June 08 2005. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE05007 »

NHTSA Defect Investigation #PE01006

FRONT SHOULDER BELT WEBBING GUIDE: Seat Belts:Front:Webbing

CLOSED

no recall issued

2001 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE -- Alleged that the anchor bolt for the front shoulder belt fuide is loose or mis-installed Investigation was initiated on March 01 2001. Closed on November 06 2001. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE01006 »

NHTSA Defect Investigation #EA02007

ALUMINUM ALLOY WHEEL DENTING: Wheels

CLOSED

no recall issued

2001 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE -- See attached report. Investigation was initiated on May 31 2002. Closed on May 01 2003. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #EA02007 »

NHTSA Defect Investigation #PE01044

ALLOY WHEEL DENTING AND FRACTURING: Wheels

CLOSED

no recall issued

2001 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE -- Allege that the aluminum alloy wheels on the Mitsubishi dent or fracture easily when subjected to road conditions such as potholes and railroad crossing. Investigation was initiated on December 18 2001. Closed on May 31 2002. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE01044 »