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Search Results   Report Date : February 9, 2010 at 09:00 PM NHTSA Campaign ID number : 97V081001 Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):      MITSUBISHI / ECLIPSE     1997 Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI AMERICA Mfr's Report Date: MAY 07, 1997 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 97V081001 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT Potential Number of Units Affected: 119 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. Check to Request Research. Submit below.