Mitsubishi 1992–1993 Latches/Locks/Linkages recall
Recalled April 18, 1997 · NHTSA recall 97V063001 · Mitsubishi
Hazard
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DOOR LATCH SWITCH.
Units
38,948 units
Description
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.
What to do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DOOR LATCH SWITCH.
Product
Mitsubishi EXPO · Mitsubishi EXPO LRV · Mitsubishi MIRAGE
Manufacturer(s)
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →