Visibility: windshieldRecall 90V-106 · 1990 Mitsubishi Eclipse

MITSUBISHI AMERICA recall 90V-106 covers 26 1990 Mitsubishi Eclipse for a visibility: windshield problem, reported to NHTSA on June 1, 1990.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected261 model
ReportedJun 1, 1990Owners notified Jul 24, 1990
Complaints since2Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 90V106002 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

DILUTED PRIMER MAY HAVE BEEN USED ON THE WINDSHIELD OPENING FLANGES PRIOR TO WINDSHIELD GLASS INSTALLATION WHICH WOULD NOT PROVIDE THE RETENTION REQUIRED BY FMVSS 212.

The risk

WINDSHIELDS WOULD NOT PREVENT EJECTION OF VEHICLEOCCUPANTS DURING A VEHICLE CRASH, WHICH CAUSES SERIOUS INJURIES AND FATALITIES.

What to do

The fix

REPLACE WINDSHIELDS, ASSOCIATED PARTS, AND PRIMER.

SYSTE: WINDSHIELD MOUNTING; FMVSS 212.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Built from May 1, 1990 to May 1, 1990. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.