Recall - Headlights Fail to Illuminate: Overview

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NO.: SR-89-001

DATE: September, 1989

MODEL: 1990 Eclipse


SUBJECT:
ECLIPSE HEADLIGHT HARNESS





PURPOSE
This Safety Recall Bulletin describes a repair for the headlamp wiring harness on certain 1990 Eclipse models.

This repair is necessary to prevent the possibility of headlamp outage during night driving.





Headlamp pop-up movement creates a stress concentration at the end of the headlamp harness which can cause an open circuit just behind the headlamp connector, between the connector and the corrugated tubing.


VEHICLES AFFECTED
This recall applies to all Eclipse models produced from Job # 1 through the end of March, 1989.

THE CORRECTIVE PROCEDURE MUST BE FOLLOWED FOR VEHICLES IN DEALER STOCK, AS WELL AS THOSE ALREADY SOLD.


WARRANTY INFORMATION

Safety Recall Claim Submission Information All claims for this procedure MUST BE submitted as a claim type "C"...option "E5 Recall Claims" on your Diamond Network Warranty System.

Use Safety Recall Operation Number: C9001SXX

Time Allowance: 0.7 hrs. per vehicle.





A sample of a direct entry Safety Recall Claim is shown. The sample should be followed exactly for proper claim submission.


PART KIT REQUIRED

MB802119 (includes pans for both headlights).


FURTHER INFORMATION
If there are any questions about any aspect of the installation procedure or parts call your regional
TECH LINE: (800) 446-6047

Warranty questions should be directed to the WARRANTY HOTLINE: (714) 372-6060

CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION
MMSA will notify each owner of a suspect vehicle during September, 1989. A copy of that letter appears on Page 6 of this Bulletin.