| Make : MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN | Model : EXPO | Year : 1993 |
| Build Dates : 19910301 - 19921120 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 98V316000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19990414 | Date Received by ODI: 19981214 | Date Added to Database: 19981214 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN | ||
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| Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 6979 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES SOLD IN THE CARIBBEAN. 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. |
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Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DOOR LATCH SWITCH. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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