Mitsubishi Caribbean Expo, Mirage (1992-1993): Latches/locks/linkages
Recall 98V316000 · Dec 14, 1998 · Mitsubishi Caribbean
6,979
vehicles affected
6,979
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 98V316000
- Date
- Dec 14, 1998
- Maker
- Mitsubishi Caribbean
- Units affected
- 6,979
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Latches/locks/linkages > Doors > LATCH
- Model years
- 1992-1993
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DOOR LATCH SWITCH.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 3 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mitsubishi Caribbean | Expo | 1992-1993 |
| Mitsubishi Caribbean | Mirage | 1993 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 98V316000?
2 models: Mitsubishi Caribbean Expo (1992-1993), Mitsubishi Caribbean Mirage (1993), about 6,979 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 98V316000?
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DOOR LATCH SWITCH.
What can happen?
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
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.