Mitsubishi Mighty Max 1990

Model Mighty Max made in 1990 by Mitsubishi got 8 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and fuel system, gasoline. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling. There was one recall concerning seat belts .

Model 1990

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
95V103004MITSUBISHI AMERICAfrom 01/01/1986 to 12/01/1991V (Vehicle)65800011/01/1995ODIMITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.05/24/199505/24/1995
Defect SummaryThe 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 SummaryThe safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryOwners 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.
NotesSystem: 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.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
TSB951500101/01/199539062Improved exhaust manifold stud. *tw03/03/1995

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH
 While driving occupants are capable of pulling out key from ignition. *ak
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
03/04/20051
 While driving engine shut down. consumer got the vehicle to coast off the ramp. consumer noticed smoke coming from the engine, and engine was dripping gas. fuel injector would not cut off, which flooded the engine. *ak the repair shop found that the main control module failed which caused about 1 gallon of gas to be spilled into the engine oil. there was gas all over the engine and a large poll of gas under the car. *nm
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
12/15/1997201/01/1997
 I don't know if i have an isolated problem wwith my specific truck or all owners of this vehicle are having the same prroblem. i can tell by the pricing of this component ($930.00) that they are in high demand. there must be a pattern because even the salvage yards are asking $450.00 for a salvaged unit. pls advise me if other consumers have been harmed by this defective component. i would be eager to bring suit against mitsubishi for all the lost time and trouble that i have been through with this truck. you can consider this e-mail a freedom of information request. i will pay up to $25.00 in fees for the information.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - INJECTORS
03/04/20051
 While driving engine shut down. consumer got the vehicle to coast off the ramp. consumer noticed smoke coming from the engine, and engine was dripping gas. fuel injector would not cut off, which flooded the engine. *ak the repair shop found that the main control module failed which caused about 1 gallon of gas to be spilled into the engine oil. there was gas all over the engine and a large poll of gas under the car. *nm
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
02/01/1994
 Buckle on passenger side broke, allowing pieces to fall down inside buckle, result inoperative. tt
02/01/19951
 Driver side buckle will not latch properly and so middle seat buckle will not latch. tt
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR
06/01/1994211/01/1993
 Seat belt retractor failure.
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING
 The driver side seat belt got caught around the seat control arm . tt