NHTSA Recall 98V316000
NHTSA Campaign Id 98V316000; Date: Dec. 14, 1998
In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained.
Recalled Vehicles:
1992 Mitsubishi Caribbean Expo; 1993 Mitsubishi Caribbean Expo; 1993 Mitsubishi Caribbean Mirage
Component: Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Manufactured by: Mitsubishi Caribbean
Affected Units:: 6,979
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: passenger and sport utility vehicles sold in the caribbean. Excess lubrication can cause the rubber door latch switch cover to deform, and the door latch switch to malfunction, so that the shoulder belt anchorage would remain at the a-pillar when the door was closed.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the door latch switch.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began April 14, 1999. Owners who take their vehicle to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Mitsubishi caribbean at 1-787-251-8715. 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: Apr 14, 1999
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