1993 Mitsubishi Caribbean Mirage recall: seats
Mitsubishi Caribbean reported this safety recall on December 14, 1998. It covers about 3,978 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 3,978
- reported
- Dec 14, 1998
- owners notified
- Apr 14, 1999
Seats
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles sold in the caribbean. 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 98V317000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 98V317000
Is there a recall on the 1993 Mitsubishi Caribbean Mirage seats?
Yes. Recall 98V317000, reported on December 14, 1998, covers about 3,978 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 98V317000?
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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