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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 95V103004 | MITSUBISHI AMERICA | from 01/01/1986 to 12/01/1991 | V (Vehicle) | 658000 | 11/01/1995 | ODI | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 05/24/1995 | 05/24/1995 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The front safety belt buckle release buttons can break. these red plastic release buttons are marked press. if a button breaks, pieces can fall into the buckle assembly causing the buckle to operate improperly. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Owners should promptly check the condition and operation of both front safety belt buckles and carefully inspect the red release button for any breaks or cracks. they should ensure that both buckles are operating properly by inserting each latch plate into its buckle, tugging on the belt to make sure the latch is securely locked, and then pressing the release button. the latch plate should pop out of the buckle when the button is pressed. if either release button shows a sign of breaking or cracking or if either buckle fails to operate properly, owners should promptly contact their authorized dealer to schedule an appointment to have the buckle replaced or repaired, free of charge. the manufacturer is developing a remedy designed to prevent failure of the buttons that are not currently broken. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: interior; seat belts; belt buckles.vehicle description: passenger vehicles and light duty trucks and vans equipped with safety belts made by takata corporation.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, please contact mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||
| EA95004 | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 03/10/1995 | 08/01/1995 | TAKATA SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE | 95V103004 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS | |||
| 10/02/1995 | 2 | ||
| Automatic shoulder belt latch failed prior to recall, repairs refused due to location of dealer (95v-103.004). *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||
| 03/10/1995 | 0 | ||
| Child passenger slipped under front right belt retraint during accident, resulting in aggravated injury. (attorney for client). *skd | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 02/01/1998 | |||
| The driver's shoulder seat belt buckle malfunctioned, causing the seat belt to be inoperative, and won't protect the occupant in event of an accident. *ak | |||
| 03/27/1996 | |||
| Consumer was involved in an accident and the driver side seat belt did not lock, consumer had repair work done under recall before accident (95v103004). *ak | |||
| Takata seat belt recall; didn't inform consumer about not having parts for several weeks prior to appointment; sun motors camphill, pa. please describe details. | |||
| 06/07/1995 | 1 | ||
| Front passenger seatbelt sticks and will not unlatch. please explain. tt | |||
| 01/01/1991 | |||
| The driver lap belt is very hard to latch. tt | |||
| 03/14/1995 | 1 | ||
| Seat belt failure, takata belt buckle failure. tt | |||
| 03/21/1995 | 1 | ||
| Drivers side seat belt buckle is inoperative. tt | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| 128000 | 1 | ||
| Consumer complained about a retractable shoulder harness problem. automated seat belts work intermittently.*ak | |||
| 02/07/1994 | 7 | ||
| Front lap belt fails to retract. *aw | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING | |||
| Driver's side seat belt is not working properly. please describe. tt | |||