Recall 98V316000: 1992–1993 Mitsubishi Caribbean Expo and 1 other model

Report received

Dec 14, 1998

Manufacturer

Mitsubishi caribbean

Potentially affected

6,979vehicles

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

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.

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 Caribbean Expo1 complaints
• 1993 Mitsubishi Caribbean Expo0 complaints
• 1993 Mitsubishi Caribbean Mirage1 complaints