NHTSA Recall 98V205000
NHTSA Campaign Id 98V205000; Date: Sep. 2, 1998
In the event of a crash, an occupant of the third seat may not be properly restrained and could be ejected from the vehicle.
Recalled Vehicles:
1994 Mitsubishi Montero; 1995 Mitsubishi Montero; 1996 Mitsubishi Montero; 1997 Mitsubishi Montero; 1998 Mitsubishi Montero
Component: Unknown Or Other
Manufactured by: Mitsubishi America
Affected Units:: 60,243
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with accessory cargo mats in the third-seat and cargo area. This cargo mat interferes with the latching integrity of the folding third seats.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect the third-seat latch and striker. A rectangle will be removed from the cargo mat around each striker to provide adequate striker clearance and proper latching.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began October 16, 1998. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time shouldcontact Mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 16, 1998
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