Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #97V063001

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 97V063001 by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.. Includes 38,948 affected units, MITSUBISHI/DOOR LATCH, component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the door latch switch.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 97V063001

Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1997-04-18T00:00:00

Subject: Mitsubishi/door latch

Component: Latches/locks/linkages

Potentially Affected Units: 38,948

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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.

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

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the door latch switch.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-trj5_s96k_5uzp

NHTSA ID: 97V063001

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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