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1993 Mitsubishi Mirage recall: anchorage

Mitsubishi America reported this safety recall on April 18, 1997. It covers about 15,405 vehicles.

vehicles affected
15,405
reported
Apr 18, 1997
owners notified
Sep 1, 1997
related complaints
56

Seat belts: front: anchorage

What is wrong
The guide rail on the driver's side contains a covered cable and also an angled belt guide at the top end of the webbing. The combination of these factors can lead, over time, to the cable's movement exerting abrading force to the lower edges of the cable's chamber, sufficient to cause the cable to drop out of the chamber with the shoulder belt anchorage becoming stuck.
Risk
In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained.
Remedy
Dealers will install a new replacement guide rail.

Recall number 97V073001

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 56 complaints about seat belts problems.

1993 Mitsubishi Mirage

Questions about recall 97V073001

Is there a recall on the 1993 Mitsubishi Mirage anchorage?

Yes. Recall 97V073001, reported on April 18, 1997, covers about 15,405 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 97V073001?

Dealers will install a new replacement guide rail.

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.

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