Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #97V073001

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 97V073001 by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.. Includes 15,405 affected units, MITSUBISHI/DRIVER'S SIDE GUIDE RAIL, component: SEAT BELTS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The guide rail on the driver's side contains a covered cable and also an angled belt guide at the top end of the webbing. the combination of these factors can lead, over time, to the cable's movement exerting abrading force to the lower edges of the cable's chamber, sufficient to cause the cable to drop out of the chamber with the shoulder belt anchorage becoming stuck.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install a new replacement guide rail.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 97V073001

Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

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

Subject: Mitsubishi/driver's side guide rail

Component: Seat Belts

Potentially Affected Units: 15,405

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: The guide rail on the driver's side contains a covered cable and also an angled belt guide at the top end of the webbing. the combination of these factors can lead, over time, to the cable's movement exerting abrading force to the lower edges of the cable's chamber, sufficient to cause the cable to drop out of the chamber with the shoulder belt anchorage becoming stuck.

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

Corrective Action: Dealers will install a new replacement guide rail.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 97V073001

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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