2003 MITSUBISHI DIAMANTE Recalls (2)

Campaign:
04V067000 on 02/19/2004
Component:
Equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Affected:
134,000
Defect:
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.
Consequence:
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.
Correction:
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.
Notes:
Mitsubishi recall no. sr-04-002.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Campaign:
04V428000 on 09/02/2004
Component:
Equipment:other:labels
Manufactured:
06/30/1997 - 03/30/2004
Affected:
100,432
Defect:
Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, 'occupant crash protection.' the bilingual english/spanish removable air bag warning labels affixed to the dash and to the sunvisor do not meet the size requirements of the standard.
Consequence:
This does not meet the requirements of the standard.
Correction:
Mitsubishi caribbean will mail a customer notification letter containing a written description and a graphic of the bi-lingual dashboard air bag warning label. in addition, all current 2000-2004 nativa owners will also receive replacement air bag alert labels for the sun visors. this recall is expected to begin during march or april 2005. the notification to the nativa owners is expected to begin during april or may 2005. owners should contact mitsubishi caribbean at 1-787-251-8715.
Notes:
The manufacturer's petition which requested that nhtsa determine this fmvss noncompliance does not create an unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety was partially denied on january 26, 2005. therefore, this manufacturer is obligated to conduct an owner notification and remedy campaign.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

2003 MITSUBISHI DIAMANTE TSBs (10)

Bulletin:
0354007
Component:
116300 electrical system:ignition:anti-theft controller
Summary:
Immobilizer system information update (2003 models). *tt
Bulletin:
93
Component:
106000 power train:axle assembly
Summary:
Vibration increasing with speed. *tt
Bulletin:
93
Component:
106000 power train:axle assembly
Summary:
Vibration increasing with speed. *tt
Bulletin:
0336001
Component:
050000 parking brake
Summary:
Revised parking brake adjustment specifications - service manual revision. *tt
Bulletin:
0317006
Component:
185000 vehicle speed control:cruise control
Summary:
Test specifications for the cruise control vacuum pump are incorrectly printed in the affected service manuals. *ph
Bulletin:
0523004
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
2-3 shift flare. *tt
Bulletin:
0627001
Component:
022000 suspension:rear
Summary:
Rear axle knuckle assembly bushing replacement - service manual revision. *tt
Bulletin:
0654002
Component:
124000 exterior lighting:back up lights
Summary:
Loose center high mount stop lamp. *tt
Bulletin:
MEDICUpdate517
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
This is a message sent to dealers, to inform them that an update for medic will be available.
Bulletin:
TT237
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
This is a service newsletter (tech talk) that was sent out to dealers.

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