Mitsubishi Caribbean Recall 98V311000: Seat Belts, Front, Buckle Assembly
NHTSA recall 98V311000 · announced December 10, 1998 · filed by Mitsubishi Caribbean · 53,162 units affected
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES SOLD IN THE CARIBBEAN. IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT OF THESE VEHICLES, WHICH ARE EQUIPPED WITH TAKATA BELT BUCKLES, THE SEAT BELT RELEASE BUTTONS, WHICH ARE MADE OF ABS PLASTIC MATERIAL AND MARKED "PRESS," CAN BREAK, ALLOWING PIECES TO FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY.
The risk
IF PIECES FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY, THE BUCKLE MAY NOT OPERATE PROPERLY, FAILING TO PROPERLY RESTRAIN AN OCCUPANT IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
What to do
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLES.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 15, 1999. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI OF CARIBBEAN AT 1-787-251-8716.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 1991 Mitsubishi Caribbean 3000gt
- 1986 Mitsubishi Caribbean Cordia
- 1987 Mitsubishi Caribbean Cordia
- 1988 Mitsubishi Caribbean Cordia
- 1990 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse
- 1991 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse
- 1986 Mitsubishi Caribbean Galant
- 1987 Mitsubishi Caribbean Galant
- 1989 Mitsubishi Caribbean Galant
- 1990 Mitsubishi Caribbean Galant
- 1991 Mitsubishi Caribbean Galant
- 1986 Mitsubishi Caribbean Mirage
- 1987 Mitsubishi Caribbean Mirage
- 1988 Mitsubishi Caribbean Mirage
- 1989 Mitsubishi Caribbean Mirage
- 1990 Mitsubishi Caribbean Mirage
- 1991 Mitsubishi Caribbean Mirage
- 1986 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero
- 1987 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero
- 1988 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero
- 1989 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero
- 1990 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero
- 1991 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero
- 1988 Mitsubishi Caribbean Sigma
- 1990 Mitsubishi Caribbean Sigma
- 1986 Mitsubishi Caribbean Starion
- 1986 Mitsubishi Caribbean Truck
- 1987 Mitsubishi Caribbean Truck
- 1988 Mitsubishi Caribbean Truck
- 1989 Mitsubishi Caribbean Truck
- 1990 Mitsubishi Caribbean Truck
- 1991 Mitsubishi Caribbean Truck
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.