Recall 98V-317: 1993 Mitsubishi Caribbean Mirage
MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN recall for seats, reported to NHTSA on Dec 14, 1998, covering about 3,978 vehicles.
The problem
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.
The risk
In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained.
The fix
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).
Recall details
| Manufacturer | MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN |
|---|---|
| Component | Seats |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 98V317000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Mitsubishi Caribbean Mirage | 1993 | 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-317?
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.
How is recall 98V-317 fixed?
Dealers will install a new replacement guide rail.
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.