| Make : MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN | Model : MIRAGE | Year : 1998 |
| Build Dates : 19970805 - 19990219 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 99V334000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20000108 | Date Received by ODI: 19991124 | Date Added to Database: 19991130 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN | ||
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| Component: AIR BAGS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 3000 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN HAD REPLACED THE ORIGINAL FACTORY INSTALLED MOUNTING BRACKET BOLTS OF BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIR BAGS WITH ALUMINUM RIVETS. AFTER AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, THE RIVETS CAN LOOSEN OR BREAK, CAUSING PARTIAL OR TOTAL DISPLACEMENT OF THE AIR BAG MODULES. |
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Consequence:
THE AIR BAG MODULE COULD SEPARATE FROM THE STEERING WHEEL AFTER AN AIR BAG ACTIVATION, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE RIVETS WITH ORIGINAL FACTORY BOLTS. |
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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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