Mitsubishi 3000GT, Cordia, Eclipse, Galant and 6 more (1986-1991): Seat belts
Recall 95V103004 · May 24, 1995 · Mitsubishi America
658,000
vehicles affected
658,000
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 95V103004
- Date
- May 24, 1995
- Maker
- Mitsubishi America
- Units affected
- 658,000
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Seat belts > Front > Buckle assembly
- Model years
- 1986-1991
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.
What can happen
THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CHECK THE CONDITION AND OPERATION OF BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES AND CAREFULLY INSPECT THE RED RELEASE BUTTON FOR ANY BREAKS OR CRACKS. THEY SHOULD ENSURE THAT BOTH BUCKLES ARE OPERATING PROPERLY BY INSERTING EACH LATCH PLATE INTO ITS BUCKLE, TUGGING ON THE BELT TO MAKE SURE THE LATCH IS SECURELY LOCKED, AND THEN PRESSING THE RELEASE BUTTON. THE LATCH PLATE SHOULD POP OUT OF THE BUCKLE WHEN THE BUTTON IS PRESSED. IF EITHER RELEASE BUTTON SHOWS A SIGN OF BREAKING OR CRACKING OR IF EITHER BUCKLE FAILS TO OPERATE PROPERLY, OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CONTACT THEIR AUTHORIZED DEALER TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE BUCKLE REPLACED OR REPAIRED, FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER IS DEVELOPING A REMEDY DESIGNED TO PREVENT FAILURE OF THE BUTTONS THAT ARE NOT CURRENTLY BROKEN.
Vehicles covered
10 models, 35 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mitsubishi | 3000GT | 1991 |
| Mitsubishi | Cordia | 1986-1988 |
| Mitsubishi | Eclipse | 1990-1991 |
| Mitsubishi | Galant | 1986-1987, 1989 |
| Mitsubishi | Mighty Max | 1986-1991 |
| Mitsubishi | Mirage | 1986-1991 |
| Mitsubishi | Montero | 1986-1991 |
| Mitsubishi | Sigma | 1988-1990 |
| Mitsubishi | Starion | 1986 |
| Mitsubishi | Van | 1987-1990 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 95V103004?
10 models: Mitsubishi 3000GT (1991), Mitsubishi Cordia (1986-1988), Mitsubishi Eclipse (1990-1991) and 7 more, about 658,000 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 95V103004?
OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CHECK THE CONDITION AND OPERATION OF BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES AND CAREFULLY INSPECT THE RED RELEASE BUTTON FOR ANY BREAKS OR CRACKS. THEY SHOULD ENSURE THAT BOTH BUCKLES ARE OPERATING PROPERLY BY INSERTING EACH LATCH PLATE INTO ITS BUCKLE, TUGGING ON THE BELT TO MAKE SURE THE LATCH IS.
What can happen?
THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.