Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
98V205000MITSUBISHI AMERICAfrom 07/01/1993 to 06/30/1998V (Vehicle)6024310/16/1998ODIMITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.09/02/199809/09/1998
Defect SummaryVehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with accessory cargo mats in the third-seat and cargo area. this cargo mat interferes with the latching integrity of the folding third seats.
Consequence SummaryIn the event of a crash, an occupant of the third seat may not be properly restrained and could be ejected from the vehicle.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect the third-seat latch and striker. a rectangle will be removed from the cargo mat around each striker to provide adequate striker clearance and proper latching.
NotesOwner notification began october 16, 1998.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time shouldcontact mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
9823005REV08/01/1998609774The malfunction indicator lamp may illuminate and diagnostic trouble code p1715 may set in the engine control module. in addition, sluggish acceleration with the transmission returing to normal shifting after the ignition key is turned off04/10/2000
9842A00408/06/1998601499Procedures for the remote keyless entry security system. *yc08/06/1998
TSB9852A00102/01/1998600308On some vehicles the edge of the surface skin on the driver's knee protector is peeling. *yc05/06/1998
9710015500210/01/199754034Preventing dust from entering the interior. *yc03/30/1998