NHTSA investigationPE98042
Investigation PE98042: 1998 Mitsubishi Montero
- Status
- CLOSED
- Opened
- Jul 31, 1998
- Closed
- Sep 3, 1998
- Model years
- 1998
Subject
Rear folding seat disengagement
Component: Seats › Mid/rear assembly
Summary
A police report received by odi alleged that disengagement of the right rear folding seat during a single vehicle rollover incident permitted its occupant to be ejected
An NHTSA investigation looks into whether a safety defect exists. Opening one is not a finding. Outcomes can include a recall, closure without action, or further inquiry.
Model years covered
- 1998 Mitsubishi Montero74 complaints
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