Mitsubishi Caribbean | NHTSA Recall #98V316000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 98V316000 by Mitsubishi Caribbean. Includes 6,979 affected units, MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN/DOOR LATCH, component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the door latch switch.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 98V316000

Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Caribbean

Report Received Date: 1998-12-14T00:00:00

Subject: Mitsubishi caribbean/door latch

Component: Latches/locks/linkages

Potentially Affected Units: 6,979

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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.

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-qfwm_tqii-2cja

NHTSA ID: 98V316000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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