Mitsubishi Expo, Expo LRV, Mirage (1992-1993): Latches/locks/linkages
Recall 97V063001 · Apr 18, 1997 · Mitsubishi America
38,948
vehicles affected
38,948
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 97V063001
- Date
- Apr 18, 1997
- Maker
- Mitsubishi America
- Units affected
- 38,948
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Latches/locks/linkages > Doors > LATCH
- Model years
- 1992-1993
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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
3 models, 6 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mitsubishi | Expo | 1992-1993 |
| Mitsubishi | Expo LRV | 1992-1993 |
| Mitsubishi | Mirage | 1992-1993 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 97V063001?
3 models: Mitsubishi Expo (1992-1993), Mitsubishi Expo LRV (1992-1993), Mitsubishi Mirage (1992-1993), about 38,948 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 97V063001?
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.