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. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS | ||||||
| EA96015 | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 06/28/1996 | 06/12/1997 | AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT FAILURE | 97V063000 | |
| The automatic shoulder belt allegedly malfunctions or fails | ||||||
| EA96015 | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 06/28/1996 | 06/12/1997 | AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT FAILURE | 97V073001 | |
| The automatic shoulder belt allegedly malfunctions or fails | ||||||
| PE96006 | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 01/19/1996 | 06/28/1996 | AUTO SHOULDER BELT FAILURE | 97V063001 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| EA96015 | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 06/28/1996 | 06/12/1997 | AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT FAILURE | 97V063001 | |
| The automatic shoulder belt allegedly malfunctions or fails | ||||||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||
| EA95004 | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 03/10/1995 | 08/01/1995 | TAKATA SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE | 95V103004 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS | |||
| 01/15/1997 | 50 | ||
| When door closes automatic front right shoulder belt may not slide back/forward, leaving occupant unprotected. intermittent problem, not checked by dealer. *ak | |||
| 06/06/1995 | 1 | 11/18/1991 | |
| Motorbelt jams/ sticks when opening/closing door. | |||
| 06/15/1994 | 1 | 10/01/1992 | |
| Poor automatic shoulder belt performance, when the door closes the passenger's side seat belt periodically tends to apply itself too tightly. *ak | |||
| 08/20/1996 | 20 | 07/31/1991 | |
| Driver's automatic shoulder belt sticks. | |||
| 05/01/1996 | 1 | 03/17/1996 | |
| Automatic seat belt failed to retract/close after starting engine. | |||
| 05/27/1996 | 7 | ||
| Automatic seat belt of front passenger remains locked when door is opened, preventing passenger from existing vehicle. *sd | |||
| Automatic seat belt will stick before completing cycle majority of usage. please describe details. tt | |||
| 10/05/1994 | 20 | ||
| Driver's shoulder belt jams half way; driver feels suffocated because of tightness of belt. tt | |||
| 04/30/1992 | 1 | ||
| Takata seat belt locks up when closing door; compresses occupant against seat. tt | |||
| 02/15/1995 | 4 | ||
| Drivers and passengers motorized shoulder belts do not operate, at times; occupants would be unprotected in an accident. tt | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||
| 02/14/1997 | |||
| Driver's side seat belt broke during the impact of a crash. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 03/27/1997 | 0 | ||
| Owner received recall notice (#95v103004); called dealer off and on since receiving it. dealer has no parts since 6/96, and does not know when they will be in, but will call owner when they do come in. as of april 16, 1997, dealer has taken care of the repairs. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| 09/01/1996 | |||
| Driver's and passenger's lap/shoulder belts will not retract, will not release locks in the guide loop. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING | |||
| 2 | 03/01/1991 | ||
| The passeger side shoulder belt jamming sometimes. *ak | |||