Mitsubishi Caribbean 3000GT, Cordia, Eclipse, Galant and 5 more (1986-1991): Seat belts
Recall 98V311000 · Dec 10, 1998 · Mitsubishi Caribbean
53,162
vehicles affected
53,162
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 98V311000
- Date
- Dec 10, 1998
- Maker
- Mitsubishi Caribbean
- Units affected
- 53,162
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Seat belts > Front > Buckle assembly
- Model years
- 1986-1991
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLES.
Vehicles covered
9 models, 32 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mitsubishi Caribbean | 3000GT | 1991 |
| Mitsubishi Caribbean | Cordia | 1986-1988 |
| Mitsubishi Caribbean | Eclipse | 1990-1991 |
| Mitsubishi Caribbean | Galant | 1986-1987, 1989-1991 |
| Mitsubishi Caribbean | Mirage | 1986-1991 |
| Mitsubishi Caribbean | Montero | 1986-1991 |
| Mitsubishi Caribbean | Sigma | 1988, 1990 |
| Mitsubishi Caribbean | Starion | 1986 |
| Mitsubishi Caribbean | Truck | 1986-1991 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 98V311000?
9 models: Mitsubishi Caribbean 3000GT (1991), Mitsubishi Caribbean Cordia (1986-1988), Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse (1990-1991) and 6 more, about 53,162 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 98V311000?
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLES.
What can happen?
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.
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.