Mitsubishi Caribbean 1992–1993 Latches/Locks/Linkages recall
Recalled December 14, 1998 · NHTSA recall 98V316000 · Mitsubishi Caribbean
Hazard
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DOOR LATCH SWITCH.
Units
6,979 units
Description
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.
What to do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DOOR LATCH SWITCH.
Product
Mitsubishi Caribbean EXPO · Mitsubishi Caribbean MIRAGE
Manufacturer(s)
MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →