Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN
Model Of Vehicle
EXPO
Year
1992
Recall Campaign Number
98V316000
Component Description
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
Effect Of Defect
In The Event Of A Crash, The Seat Occupant May Not Be Properly Restrained.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Door Latch Switch.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Caribbean
Start Of Manufacture
19910301
End Of Manufacture
19921120
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
6979
Date Owners Notified
19990414
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Caribbean
Date Report Received
19981214