2001 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse, 2001 Mitsubishi Caribbean Galant Recall: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES
NHTSA campaign 00V299003 · Engine and Engine Cooling · filed Sep 26, 2000 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE HARNESS FOR THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR COULD COME IN CONTACT WITH A NEW PROTECTIVE SHIELD CAUSING A GROUNDED CIRCUIT.
The risk
PROLONGED WIRING HARNESS CONTACT WITH THE HEAT SHIELD WILL CAUSE THE WIRING INSULATION TO WEAR AND EVENTUALLY TO GROUND OUT. THIS COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO DIE-OUT, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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DEALERS WILL RE-ROUTE THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR HARNESS.
ALL VEHICLES WERE REPAIRED AT DEALERS BEFORE SELLING TO CONSUMERS.CAMPAIGN IS 100% COMPLETED.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mitsubishi Caribbean | Eclipse | 2001 |
| Mitsubishi Caribbean | Galant | 2001 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 00V299003. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.