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NHTSA recall 97V063001

Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch

Mitsubishi Expo and 2 more

Reported Apr 18, 199738,948 vehicles affectedMITSUBISHI AMERICABuilt Mar 1, 1991 – Nov 20, 1992

The defect

Excess lubrication can cause the rubber door latch switch cover to deform, and the door latch switch to malfunction, so that the shoulder belt anchorage would remain at the a-pillar when the door was closed.

The risk

In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained.

The remedy

Dealers will replace the door latch switch.

Official recall at NHTSA ↗

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Vehicles in this recall

Mitsubishi Expo
19921993
Mitsubishi Expo Lrv
19921993
Mitsubishi Mirage
19921993

Notes

Owner notification:owner notification IS expected to begin august 1, 1997.note:owners who take their vehicle to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.