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🧸 Product PL BG DE DK EE FI FR GR HU IE IS LU PT RO SE SI SK October 1, 2021

Mitsubishi — Eclipse Cross

Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross (GK1W, GK9W)

Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles

Hazard: The clip on the front-right wheel arch moulding may come off during high speed driving. As a result, the wheel arch moulding could detach completely, increasing the risk of an accident.

Origin
Japan

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1699 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
📈 Timeline
10 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 27, 2026
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? This is about a car part called the wheel arch moulding on some Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross cars. The clip that holds it in place may break.

What's happening? The clip might come off while driving fast. Then the whole moulding could fall off. This could cause an accident.

Does this affect me? If you own or drive a Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross, check if your car is one of those affected.

What should I do? Take your car to a Mitsubishi dealer right away. Ask your dealer or a mechanic to check the clip.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Brand(s) / product name(s)
Mitsubishi
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The clip on the front-right wheel arch moulding may come off during high speed driving. As a result, the wheel arch moulding could detach completely, increasing the risk of an accident. · Origin: Japan

First published
October 1, 2021
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10004505

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Mitsubishi — Eclipse Cross. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The clip on the front-right wheel arch moulding may come off during high speed driving. As a result, the wheel arch moulding could detach completely, increasing the risk of an accident. · Origin: Japan
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on October 1, 2021 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Poland, Bulgaria, Germany, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Luxembourg, Portugal, Romania, Sweden, Slovenia, and Slovakia.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
▸ What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
▸ Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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