Mitsubishi Caribbean 1998–1999 Air Bags recall
Recalled November 24, 1999 · NHTSA recall 99V334000 · Mitsubishi Caribbean
Hazard
THE AIR BAG MODULE COULD SEPARATE FROM THE STEERING WHEEL AFTER AN AIR BAG ACTIVATION, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE RIVETS WITH ORIGINAL FACTORY BOLTS.
Units
3,000 units
Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN HAD REPLACED THE ORIGINAL FACTORY INSTALLED MOUNTING BRACKET BOLTS OF BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIR BAGS WITH ALUMINUM RIVETS. AFTER AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, THE RIVETS CAN LOOSEN OR BREAK, CAUSING PARTIAL OR TOTAL DISPLACEMENT OF THE AIR BAG MODULES.
What to do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE RIVETS WITH ORIGINAL FACTORY BOLTS.
Product
Mitsubishi Caribbean MIRAGE
Manufacturer(s)
MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →