1993 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE RECALL - #98V317000
RECALL FOR SEATS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES SOLD IN THE CARIBBEAN. THE GUIDE RAIL ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE CONTAINS A COVERED CABLE AND ALSO AN ANGLED BELT GUIDE AT THE TOP END OF THE WEBBING. THE COMBINATION OF THESE FACTORS CAN LEAD, OVER TIME, TO THE CABLE'S MOVEMENT EXERTING ABRADING FORCE TO THE LOWER EDGES OF THE CABLE'S CHAMBER, SUFFICIENT TO CAUSE THE CABLE TO DROP OUT OF THE CHAMBER WITH THE SHOULDER BELT ANCHORAGE BECOMING STUCK.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1993 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE |
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| Manufacturer |
MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN |
| Manufactured between |
4/1/1992 - 6/30/1993 |
| Recalled on |
12/17/1998 |
| Influenced by |
MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN |
| Owners Notified on |
4/14/1999 |
| # Affected |
3,978 |
| Recalled for |
SEATS |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES SOLD IN THE CARIBBEAN. THE GUIDE RAIL ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE CONTAINS A COVERED CABLE AND ALSO AN ANGLED BELT GUIDE AT THE TOP END OF THE WEBBING. THE COMBINATION OF THESE FACTORS CAN LEAD, OVER TIME, TO THE CABLE'S MOVEMENT EXERTING ABRADING FORCE TO THE LOWER EDGES OF THE CABLE'S CHAMBER, SUFFICIENT TO CAUSE THE CABLE TO DROP OUT OF THE CHAMBER WITH THE SHOULDER BELT ANCHORAGE BECOMING STUCK. |
| Consequences |
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW REPLACEMENT GUIDE RAIL. |
| 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). |
| See also |
1993 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, DOORS, LATCH
1993 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, ANCHORAGE
1993 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, DOORS, LATCH
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