Recall 98V-311: 1991 Mitsubishi Caribbean 3000GT, 1986–1988 Mitsubishi Caribbean Cordia and 7 more
MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN recall for seat belts, reported to NHTSA on Dec 10, 1998, covering about 53,162 vehicles.
The problem
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.
The risk
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.
The fix
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).
Recall details
| Manufacturer | MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN |
|---|---|
| Component | Seat Belts › Front › Buckle Assembly |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 98V311000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Mitsubishi Caribbean 3000GT | 1991 | All years |
| Mitsubishi Caribbean Cordia | 1986, 1987, 1988 | All years |
| Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse | 1990, 1991 | All years |
| Mitsubishi Caribbean Galant | 1986, 1987, 1989, 1990, 1991 | All years |
| Mitsubishi Caribbean Mirage | 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991 | All years |
| Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero | 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991 | All years |
| Mitsubishi Caribbean Sigma | 1988, 1990 | All years |
| Mitsubishi Caribbean Starion | 1986 | All years |
| Mitsubishi Caribbean Truck | 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 98V-311?
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.
How is recall 98V-311 fixed?
Dealers will repair the front seat belt buckles.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.