Mitsubishi Mighty Max 1991
Model Mighty Max made in 1991 by Mitsubishi got 13 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, other and power train. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling. There was one recall concerning seat belts .
Model 1991
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. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||||
| TSB9515001 | 01/01/1995 | 39062 | Improved exhaust manifold stud. *tw | 03/03/1995 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||
| 03/05/2001 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle stalled, check engine light came on. dealer found computer module needed to be replaced. *ak idle speed control failed, electrical engine control module unable to control, it burned itself up. *slc | |||
| When driving below or above 55 mph the vehicle will intermittently hesitate. this problem is due to a malfunction within the computer system. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| Engine check light illuminates, indicating malfunction within the system . dealer stated that this defect along with other problems are caused by a defect within the computer system. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| 10/01/1997 | |||
| Consumer states that while driving about 40 mph the computer shut down, causing loss of control .the vehicle shifted into neutral. owner contacted the dealer and the maniufacturer. *ak | |||
| OTHER | |||
| 03/05/2001 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle stalled, check engine light came on. dealer found computer module needed to be replaced. *ak idle speed control failed, electrical engine control module unable to control, it burned itself up. *slc | |||
| Engine check light illuminates, indicating malfunction within the system . dealer stated that this defect along with other problems are caused by a defect within the computer system. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||
| 11/01/1999 | |||
| Clutch will easily break. in november of 1999 clutch broke , and in april 2001 clutch broke again. dealer was no longer willing to repair clutch. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||
| 1 | |||
| Seat belt recall repair work completed however still loose. | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| Seat belt buckles recall did not correct to problem, belt does not recoil. | |||
| The driver side seat belt buckle broke . tt | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 06/10/2008 | 80000 | 1 | |
| Tire treads are separating/cracking in between the treads. not a failure yet, but i don't think this is normal or safe, and just want it to be known in case others are having the same problem. *tr | |||
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 06/01/2000 | 0 | ||
| Consumer was traveling about 35mph and heard a loud noise, like a bomb, and thumping noise. it was the tire, tread separated. *ak | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL | |||
| 03/05/2001 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle stalled, check engine light came on. dealer found computer module needed to be replaced. *ak idle speed control failed, electrical engine control module unable to control, it burned itself up. *slc | |||