Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #04V067000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 04V067000 by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.. Includes 134,000 affected units, MITSUBISHI/FMVSS 225/OWNERS MANUAL INSTRUCTIONS, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain sport utility and passenger vehicles fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 225, "child restraint anchorage systems." the owner's manual does not contain a step-by-step description for headrest adjustment when installing a child restraint system (crs) tether strap.

Corrective Action

A letter outlining the problem will be sent to owners along with a sticker containing the correct instructions as well as instructions on where to affix the sticker in the owner's manual. the recall began on march 29, 2004. owners should contact mitsubishi at 1-888-648-7820.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 04V067000
Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2004-02-11T00:00:00
Subject: Mitsubishi/fmvss 225/owners manual instructions
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 134,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SR-04-002
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Certain sport utility and passenger vehicles fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 225, "child restraint anchorage systems." the owner's manual does not contain a step-by-step description for headrest adjustment when installing a child restraint system (crs) tether strap.
Consequence Summary: If the tether strap is improperly installed to the tether anchor, the child safety seat may not be sufficient restrained. in the event of a crash, the child could be injured.
Corrective Action: A letter outlining the problem will be sent to owners along with a sticker containing the correct instructions as well as instructions on where to affix the sticker in the owner's manual. the recall began on march 29, 2004. owners should contact mitsubishi at 1-888-648-7820.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-5b42.6inv.nwek
NHTSA ID: 04V067000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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