Mitsubishi Caribbean | NHTSA Recall #98V311000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 98V311000 by Mitsubishi Caribbean. Includes 53,162 affected units, MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN/SEAT BELT BUCKLE, component: SEAT BELTS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles sold in the caribbean. in the front passenger seat of these vehicles, which are equipped with takata belt buckles, the seat belt release buttons, which are made of abs plastic material and marked "press," can break, allowing pieces to fall into the buckle assembly.

Corrective Action

Dealers will repair the front seat belt buckles.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 98V311000

Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Caribbean

Report Received Date: 1998-12-10T00:00:00

Subject: Mitsubishi caribbean/seat belt buckle

Component: Seat Belts

Potentially Affected Units: 53,162

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles sold in the caribbean. in the front passenger seat of these vehicles, which are equipped with takata belt buckles, the seat belt release buttons, which are made of abs plastic material and marked "press," can break, allowing pieces to fall into the buckle assembly.

Consequence Summary: If pieces fall into the buckle assembly, the buckle may not operate properly, failing to properly restrain an occupant in the event of a crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will repair the front seat belt buckles.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 98V311000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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