Mitsubishi Mighty Max 1988
Model Mighty Max made in 1988 by Mitsubishi got 8 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling and seat belts. There was one recall concerning seat belts .
Model 1988
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. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 06/28/1996 | 8 | ||
| Head gasket failed, causing antifreeze to leak. *dh | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||
| 07/06/1992 | 1 | ||
| Passenger side seat belt mechamism failed. prior to recall notice. | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| Owner received recall notice, contacted dealer and was told they would not have parts until the end of september. recall#95v103004.*ak | |||
| 10/01/1994 | |||
| The front passenger side seat belt release button broke there is plastic piece inside so it will not latch this is the second time this happen. tt | |||
| 02/07/1995 | 2 | ||
| The drivers seatbelt no longer buckles. when clip is put into end of buckle it pops back out. tt | |||
| Both front seat belt buckles have broken. tt | |||
| 02/14/1995 | 3 | ||
| Both drivers and passengers side seat belts do not latch. tt | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 10/01/1997 | 4 | 01/01/1988 | |
| All four tires failed due to bubbles in the trea/belts. | |||