Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Passenger Vehicles Sold In The Caribbean. In The Front Passenger Seat Of These Vehicles, Which Are Equipped With Takata Belt Buckles, The Seat Belt Release Buttons, Which Are Made Of Abs Plastic Material And Marked “Press,” Can Break, Allowing Pieces To Fall Into The Buckle Assembly.
Make Of Vehicle
MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN
Model Of Vehicle
3000GT
Year
1991
Recall Campaign Number
98V311000
Component Description
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
Effect Of Defect
If Pieces Fall Into The Buckle Assembly, The Buckle May Not Operate Properly, Failing To Properly Restrain An Occupant In The Event Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Repair The Front Seat Belt Buckles.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Caribbean
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
53162
Date Owners Notified
19990215
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Caribbean
Date Report Received
19981210