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NHTSARecalled Dec 14, 1998 · #98V316000

MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN/DOOR LATCH

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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. IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.

Product details

Product
MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN/DOOR LATCH
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DOOR LATCH SWITCH.

View the official CPSC notice