Defect Description For Recall
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
Model Of Vehicle
EXPO
Year
1992
Recall Campaign Number
97V063001
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 America
Start Of Manufacture
19910301
End Of Manufacture
19921120
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
38948
Date Owners Notified
19970801
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Date Report Received
19970418