The problem
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2000-2005 Eclipse vehicles manufactured April 5, 1999, to December 17, 2004, 2001-2005 Eclipse Spyder vehicles manufactured January 19, 2000, to March 18, 2005, 2001-2005 Chrysler Sebring vehicles manufactured April 17, 2000, to February 21, 2005, and 2001-2005 Dodge Stratus vehicles manufactured April 17, 2000, to February 22, 2005. In the affected vehicles, the passenger side sun visor may be folded down in such a position that, if the passenger frontal air bag deploys, the passenger side sun visor may detach.
The risk
If the passenger side sun visor detaches and is propelled rearward, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.
The fix
MMNA will notify their owners, and Chrysler will notify the Chrysler and Dodge owners. Dealers will install a tether strap to retain the passenger sun visor, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2015. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-15-005. Chrysler and Dodge owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R30.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 15V-338 (15V338000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | SR-15-005 (FCA R30) |
| Manufacturer | Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. |
| Component | Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module |
| Report date | June 2, 2015 |
| Owners notified | July 20, 2015 |
| Vehicles affected | 443,442 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
- 2001 Chrysler Sebring
- 2002 Chrysler Sebring
- 2003 Chrysler Sebring
- 2004 Chrysler Sebring
- 2005 Chrysler Sebring
- 2001 Dodge Stratus
- 2002 Dodge Stratus
- 2003 Dodge Stratus
- 2004 Dodge Stratus
- 2005 Dodge Stratus
- 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse
- 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse
- 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse
- 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse
- 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse
- 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse
- 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder
- 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder
- 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder
- 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder
- 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder
Owner complaints about the air bags
- 2001 Chrysler Sebring airbag problems 50
- 2002 Chrysler Sebring airbag problems 43
- 2003 Chrysler Sebring airbag problems 16
- 2004 Chrysler Sebring airbag problems 42
- 2005 Chrysler Sebring airbag problems 44
- 2001 Dodge Stratus airbag problems 29
- 2002 Dodge Stratus airbag problems 21
- 2003 Dodge Stratus airbag problems 17
- 2004 Dodge Stratus airbag problems 16
- 2005 Dodge Stratus airbag problems 11
- 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse airbag problems 11
- 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse airbag problems 22
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 15V-338 repair free?
Yes. Chrysler dealers will fix the problem at no cost: MMNA will notify their owners, and Chrysler will notify the Chrysler and Dodge owners. Dealers will install a tether strap to retain the passenger sun visor, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2015.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 443,442 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.