Defect Description For Recall
Certain Sport Utility And Passenger Vehicles Fail To Comply With Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 225, “Child Restraint Anchorage Systems.” The Owner’S Manual Does Not Contain A Step-By-Step Description For Headrest Adjustment When Installing A Child Restraint System (Crs) Tether Strap.
Make Of Vehicle
MITSUBISHI
Model Of Vehicle
DIAMANTE
Year
2003
Recall Campaign Number
04V067000
Component Description
Equipment:Other:Owners/Service/Other Manual
Effect Of Defect
If The Tether Strap Is Improperly Installed To The Tether Anchor, The Child Safety Seat May Not Be Sufficient Restrained. In The Event Of A Crash, The Child Could Be Injured.
Fix Defect
A Letter Outlining The Problem Will Be Sent To Owners Along With A Sticker Containing The Correct InstruCTIons As Well As InstruCTIons On Where To Affix The Sticker In The Owner’S Manual. The Recall Began On March 29, 2004. Owners Should Contact Mitsubishi At 1-888-648-7820.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
134000
Date Owners Notified
20040329
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20040211
Make Campaign Number
SR-04-002
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
225