1993 MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN EXPO Recall

Campaign:
98V316000 on 12/13/1998
Component:
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Manufactured:
02/28/1991 - 11/19/1992
Affected:
6,979
Defect:
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.
Consequence:
In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the door latch switch.
Notes:
Owner notification began april 14, 1999.owners who take their vehicle to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mitsubishi caribbean at 1-787-251-8715. 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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