# 2000 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE — STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
> NHTSA complaint `243729` · 2000-09-29 · Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** MITSUBISHI
- **Model:** ECLIPSE
- **Year:** 2000
- **Manufacturer:** Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
- **Component:** STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
- **Speed:** 60 mph
## Narrative
CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICED AFTER THE ACCIDENT ABOUT TEN DAYS LATER.  SHE WAS IN TRAFFIC AND SHE  WAS TRYING TO AVOID ANOTHER VEHICLE.  WHEN SHE TURNED, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP.  *AK
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