Recall 97V063001: 1992–1993 Mitsubishi Mirage and 2 other models

Report received

Apr 18, 1997

Manufacturer

Mitsubishi america

Potentially affected

38,948vehicles

Model years

1992–1993

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the door latch switch.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1992 Mitsubishi Expo41 complaints
• 1993 Mitsubishi Expo12 complaints
• 1992 Mitsubishi Expo LRV3 complaints
• 1993 Mitsubishi Expo LRV1 complaints
• 1992 Mitsubishi Mirage15 complaints
• 1993 Mitsubishi Mirage73 complaints