Mitsubishi Caribbean Mirage 1993
Model Mirage made in 1993 by Mitsubishi Caribbean got 2 consumer complains as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to latches/locks/linkages and seat belts. There were some recalls concerninglatches/locks/linkages and seats.
Model 1993
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | ||||||||||||||||
| 98V316000 | MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN | from 04/01/1992 to 11/20/1992 | V (Vehicle) | 6979 | 04/14/1999 | MFR | MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN | 12/14/1998 | 12/14/1998 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the door latch switch. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began april 14, 1999.owners who take their vehicle to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mitsubishi caribbean at 1-787-251-8715. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| SEATS | ||||||||||||||||
| 98V317000 | MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN | from 04/01/1992 to 06/30/1993 | V (Vehicle) | 3978 | 04/14/1999 | MFR | MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN | 12/14/1998 | 12/17/1998 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a new replacement guide rail. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began april 14, 1999.owners who take their vehicle to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mitsubishi caribbean at 1-787-251-8715. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | |||
| 04/01/2005 | 3 | ||
| 1993 mitsubishi mirage has problems with seat belt equipment. *mr recall campaign# 97v073001. the seat belts failed on the drivers door when attempting to use. the passenger side seat belt later had become sluggish. the rubber door latch switch on the drivers door was intermittent. *sc | |||
| SEAT BELTS | |||
| 04/01/2005 | 3 | ||
| 1993 mitsubishi mirage has problems with seat belt equipment. *mr recall campaign# 97v073001. the seat belts failed on the drivers door when attempting to use. the passenger side seat belt later had become sluggish. the rubber door latch switch on the drivers door was intermittent. *sc | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA | WILKES-BARRE | 18702 | VALLEY CHEVROLET INC. |