The seat belt on driver side stopped operating. Mechanism is stuck and does not move the seat belt clip on the rail assembly. Had parked the vehicle, opened my door but the seat belt stopped 1/3 on the way. It kept trying to function properly but it gave out. When I went back to the vehicle, I opened the door and the wire came out of the rail assembly. Called multiple dealerships but was told part is obsolete. Haven't been able to find the correct part to make the vehicle safe to drive. It's the only vehicle accessible for usage. Please help.
The worst 1992 Mitsubishi Expo LRV problems
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- Seat belts3
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- Seat belts3
Recalls 1
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
- 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.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the door latch switch.
Recall number 97V063001 · Recall details
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Defect investigations
Transfer case lockup
EA98002
Technical service bulletins for the 1992 Mitsubishi Expo LRV 7
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers
- This Technical Service Bulletin updates the door adjustment procedure in the Body Section of the...
- Information about improved automatic transaxle end clutch
- Service manual revision on supplemental restraint system (SRS) cautions and warnings
- Additional manual transaxle shift lever operational inspection - service manual revision
What 1992 Mitsubishi Expo LRV owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Driver's seat belt rail assembly broke. I took it to several mechanics. Glendale, ca dealer said the parts are obsolete. C & c collision in pasadena on 8/23/2012 was able to make it safe by disengaging the cable/motor mechanism. Thank you, the federal safety agency, for contacting mitsubishi on my behalf, to get it repaired properly. Please see emails below: emails: sent: 8/29/2012 subj: re: desperate woman from: [xxx] sent: wednesday, august 29, 2012 11:44 am to: [xxx] subject: re: desperate woman hi [xxx], ....I do know the president of the automotive safety counsel, which is an industry group that includes all the big automotive restraint manufacturers. I'll forward this email to him and copy [xxx].... From [xxx].... I am a seatbelt expert in ca, a former the federal safety agency contract investigator and former ntsb investigator.... She's .... Old, very disabled, cancer stricken woman.... She has a 1992 mitsubishi xlr van. The motor assembly which drives the passive shoulder harness along the track is broken. I have searched .... Parts store, junk yard, etc. To find her a replacement. She cannot trade the van in because 1, she doesn't have the money,and 2 it is so customized that it could never really be replaced.... I know mitsubishi is not required to keep these parts this long, but I ....wondered if the federal safety agency had methods of getting manufacturers to help her. Now, her only resolution, is to leave the belt at the "b" pillar so she is at least protected by it, but getting in and out of her van is very difficult. If there is anything you can do.... Thank you.... [xxx] occupant safety consulting [xxx] cc [xxx] thank you everyone. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The driver side automatic (shoulder) seat belt is stuck in the up position and hence can't be used. The sane problem was there three years before and the dealer said its in recall and fixed it. But this time he said there is no recall and it costs $700 to fix it. This poses a serious safety threat to the driver and makes the vehicle inoperable.
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Questions about the 1992 Mitsubishi Expo LRV
Is the 1992 Mitsubishi Expo LRV reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 1992 Mitsubishi Expo LRV, close to a typical Expo LRV model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1992 Mitsubishi Expo LRV?
Seat belts, with 3 complaints.
How many recalls does the 1992 Mitsubishi Expo LRV have?
1 recall, covering latches/locks/linkages.
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