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1992-1993 Mitsubishi Caribbean Expo and Mitsubishi Caribbean Mirage recall: latch

Mitsubishi Caribbean reported this safety recall on December 14, 1998. It covers about 6,979 vehicles.

vehicles affected
6,979
reported
Dec 14, 1998
owners notified
Apr 14, 1999
related complaints
1

Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch

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.
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 98V316000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about locks problems.

1992 Mitsubishi Caribbean Expo1993 Mitsubishi Caribbean Expo1993 Mitsubishi Caribbean Mirage

Questions about recall 98V316000

Is there a recall on the 1992-1993 Mitsubishi Caribbean Expo and Mitsubishi Caribbean Mirage latch?

Yes. Recall 98V316000, reported on December 14, 1998, covers about 6,979 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 98V316000?

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.

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