2 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Posted on: 1998-12-14
Description
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.
Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
Dealers will repair the front seat belt buckles.
Notes
Owner notification began february 15, 1999. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mitsubishi of caribbean at 1-787-251-8716.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
DEFECT #2 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Posted on: 1998-06-12
Description
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Lockup of the transfer case can occur due to insufficient lubrication.
Consequence
This condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the vehicles for adequacy of the transfer case oil volume, transfer case oil leakage, and operational degradation of the transfer case mechanism. If oil volume is insufficient, the appropriate amount of oil will be added. If there is transfer case oil leakage, affected components will be replaced. If the transfer case shows operational degradation, the transfer case will be replaced.
Notes
Owner notification began october 1, 1998. Owners who take their vehicles 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).