1992-1993 Mitsubishi Expo, Mitsubishi Expo LRV and others recall: latch
Mitsubishi America reported this safety recall on April 18, 1997. It covers about 38,948 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 38,948
- reported
- Apr 18, 1997
- owners notified
- Aug 1, 1997
- related complaints
- 5
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
Affected vehicles
- Mitsubishi Expo 1992-1993 19921993
- Mitsubishi Expo LRV 1992-1993 19921993
- Mitsubishi Mirage 1992-1993 19921993
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 5 complaints about locks problems.
1992 Mitsubishi Expo1993 Mitsubishi Expo1992 Mitsubishi Expo LRV1993 Mitsubishi Expo LRV1992 Mitsubishi Mirage1993 Mitsubishi Mirage
Questions about recall 97V063001
Is there a recall on the 1992-1993 Mitsubishi Expo, Mitsubishi Expo LRV and others latch?
Yes. Recall 97V063001, reported on April 18, 1997, covers about 38,948 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 97V063001?
Dealers will replace the door latch switch.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
VIN decoder
See the problems and recalls for an exact car
Buying a used Mitsubishi Expo?
Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.
Check its history