Mitsubishi Expo Lrv 1993

Model Expo Lrv made in 1993 by Mitsubishi got 2 consumer complains, 3 investigations there is 1 recall as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to seat belts, structure. Technical service bulletines regarding equipment, power train. The car had one investigation (wheels). There was one recall concerning latches/locks/linkages .

Expo lrv year 1993

Recalls
Technical Service Bulletins
Defect investigations
Consumer Complaints

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
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH
97V063001	MITSUBISHI AMERICA	from 03/01/1991 to 11/20/1992	V (Vehicle)	38948	08/01/1997	ODI	MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.	04/18/1997	05/23/1997
Defect Summary	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:owner notification is expected to begin august 1, 1997.note: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 at 1-800-222-0037.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Bulletins

Bulletin	Bulletin date	Item no.	Summary	Added
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
97090152B003	09/01/1997	54299	Service manual revision on supplemental restraint system (srs) cautions and warnings. *yc	03/30/1998
POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY - PEDAL/LINKAGE
TSB9723015	12/01/1997	600571	Information about improved automatic transaxle end clutch. *tt	05/26/1998

Investigations

NHTSA ID	Manufacturer	Date open	Date close	Subject	Recall campaign
WHEELS
EA98002	MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.	01/30/1998	04/30/1998	TRANSFER CASE LOCKUP	98V069000
	Alleged transfer case failures that can lead to lock-up of the front, rear or all wheels.most lock-ups for which a root cause was reported involve bearing failures in the transfer case resulting from leakage of oil from the rear seal/yoke of the transfer case
EA98002	MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.	01/30/1998	04/30/1998	TRANSFER CASE LOCKUP	98V069002
	Alleged transfer case failures that can lead to lock-up of the front, rear or all wheels.most lock-ups for which a root cause was reported involve bearing failures in the transfer case resulting from leakage of oil from the rear seal/yoke of the transfer case
EA98002	MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.	01/30/1998	04/30/1998	TRANSFER CASE LOCKUP	98V069001
	Alleged transfer case failures that can lead to lock-up of the front, rear or all wheels.most lock-ups for which a root cause was reported involve bearing failures in the transfer case resulting from leakage of oil from the rear seal/yoke of the transfer case

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences	Purchase date
SEAT BELTS - FRONT
01/15/2004	167000	2	01/15/2000
	Recall 97v963001, consumer's seat belt and the door latch switch were defective. the seat belt could not be utilized. the motor was disconnected by consumer in order to use the seat belt. consumer's vehicle was not included in the re all due to vin. ak nm
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR
01/15/2004	167000	2	01/15/2000
	Recall 97v963001, consumer's seat belt and the door latch switch were defective. the seat belt could not be utilized. the motor was disconnected by consumer in order to use the seat belt. consumer's vehicle was not included in the re all due to vin. ak nm