Visibility: sun/moon roof assemblyRecall 90V-056 · 1990 Mitsubishi Eclipse
MITSUBISHI AMERICA recall 90V-056 covers 367 1990 Mitsubishi Eclipse for a visibility: sun/moon roof assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on March 21, 1990.
Source: NHTSA recall 90V056002 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
OPERATION OF SUNROOF IN "NON-STANDARD" MANNER MAY CAUSE MALE HINGE DISENGAGEMENT FROM THE ROOF HINGE RECEIVER.
The risk
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
REPLACE MALE HINGE WITH A MODIFIED VERSION TO INCREASE ROOF HINGE RECEIVER RETENTION ABILITY.
NOTE: THIS RECALL APPLIES ONLY TO DIAMOND STAR MOTORS INSTALLED SUNROOFS.CHRYSLER CORPORATION'S PLYMOUTH AND EAGLE DEALERSHIPS AND MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA WILL IMPLEMENT THE RECALL ACTION.SYSTEM: SUNROOF HINGES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH DSM MANUFACTURED SUNROOFS.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from June 1, 1989 to December 1, 1989. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.