Mitsubishi Mighty Max 1986

Model Mighty Max made in 1986 by Mitsubishi got 10 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and engine. There was one recall concerning seat belts .

Mighty max year 1986

Recalls
Consumer Complaints

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Model 1986

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
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.

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences	Purchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH
11/15/1998		1	04/01/1987
	While trying to start my truck smoke started coming out of the steering column and the solder connection on the ignition switch melted the solder connection of the wire and the ignition switch. *ak
ENGINE
03/01/1988	0	1
	This engine (1983-1986 - 1997cu.in./2.0l sohc l4 g63b) produced by mitsubishi corporation was fitted with exhaust manifolds created with inferior materials. these materials were used to create the exhaust manifolds for these motors under normal use, develop cracks. the cracks would emit high temperature
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
02/03/2005		2
	Developing expansion crack in collector of exhaust manifold of the 1986 2.0l mitsubishi might max pu. this is due to improper casting of materials during production and when repaired, it is replaced with another defective unit of the same nature.
08/08/2003		2
	86 mitsubishi mighty max pu:exhaust manifold:cracks developed in casting. co into engine/passenger compartment causes fire/co poisoning to driver/passenger. complaint: question are they only required to repair once with same defective parts? notified by mitsubishi corp. recall on exhaust manifold on above vehicle. recall stated due to problems in manufacturing/casting of materials of exhaust manifold, cracks develop in manifold which release co into engine/passenger compartments. this could cause fire or co poisoning passengers. vehicle serviced recall at dealer, not sure still exist autowest mitsubishi fremont,ca. after time, i noticed large crack outside casting of manifold. almost 360

	The exhaust system; there is black smoke fumes coming out of the exhaust purchase truck used. tt
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

	Owner received recall notice, took vehicle to dealer to have recall repair work done and was told they had to order the parts. please describe. recall#95v103004. *ak
02/23/1995
	(404-941-3893h) drivers side front seatbelt harness will not stay fasten into latch mechanism. please describe details. tt

Car dealers selling

State	City	Zip	Name	Phone
CA	FREMONT		AUTOWEST MITSUBISHI