1991 MITSUBISHI MONTERO buttons

FR O NT S A FE TY B ELT B UCKLE R ELE A SE B UTTO N C AN B REA K
1991 M it s u bis h i M onte ro
NHTSA RECALL BULLETIN
Model(s): 1986 Mitsubishi Cordia
1986 Mitsubishi Galant
1986 Mitsubishi Mirage
1986 Mitsubishi Montero
1986 Mitsubishi Pickup
1986 Mitsubishi Starion
1987 Mitsubishi Cordia
1987 Mitsubishi Galant
1987 Mitsubishi Mirage
1987 Mitsubishi Montero
1987 Mitsubishi Pickup
1987 Mitsubishi Van/Wagon
1988 Mitsubishi Cordia
1988 Mitsubishi Galant
1988 Mitsubishi Mirage
1988 Mitsubishi Montero
1988 Mitsubishi Pickup
1988 Mitsubishi Van/Wagon
1989 Mitsubishi Galant
1989 Mitsubishi Mirage
1989 Mitsubishi Montero
1989 Mitsubishi Pickup
1989 Mitsubishi Sigma
1989 Mitsubishi Van/Wagon
1990 Mitsubishi Eclipse
1990 Mitsubishi Mirage
1990 Mitsubishi Montero
1990 Mitsubishi Pickup
1990 Mitsubishi Sigma
1990 Mitsubishi Van/Wagon
1991 Mitsubishi 3000GT
1991 Mitsubishi Eclipse
1991 Mitsubishi Mirage
1991 Mitsubishi Montero
1991 Mitsubishi Pickup
Campaign No: 95V103004
Number of Affected Vehicles: 658000
Beginning Date of Manufacture: 1985 APR
Ending Date of Manufacture: 1991 JUL
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:
Passenger vehicles and light duty trucks and vans equipped with safety
belts made by Takata Corporation.
SYSTEM:
Seat belts; belt buckles.
FAULT:
Fastener, Thread failure.
DESCRIPTION OF DEFECT:
The front safety belt buckle release buttons can break. These red
plastic release buttons are marked "PRESS." If a button breaks,
pieces can fall into the buckle assembly causing the buckle to operate

improperly.
CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT:
The safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant
in a vehicle crash.
CORRECTIVE ACTION:
Owners should promptly check the condition and operation of both front
safety belt buckles and carefully inspect the red release button for
any breaks or cracks. They should ensure that both buckles are
operating properly by inserting each latch plate into its buckle,
tugging on the belt to make sure the latch is securely locked, and
then pressing the release button. The latch plate should pop out of
the buckle when the button is pressed. If either release button shows
a sign of breaking or cracking or if either buckle fails to operate
properly, owners should promptly contact their authorized dealer to
schedule an appointment to have the buckle replaced or repaired, free
of charge. The manufacturer is developing a remedy designed to prevent
failure of the buttons that are not currently broken.
NOTE:
If your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon
service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a
reasonable time, please contact Mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037. Also
contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto
Safety Hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration operates Monday
through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Eastern Time. For more
information call (800) 424-9393 or (202) 366-0123. For the hearing
impaired, call (800) 424-9153.

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1991 M it s u bis h i M onte ro
NHTSA RECALL BULLETIN
Model(s): 1986-88 Mitsubishi Cordia
1986-91 Mitsubishi Galant
1986-91 Mitsubishi Mirage
1986-91 Mitsubishi Montero
1986-91 Mitsubishi Pickup
1986 Mitsubishi Starion
1990-91 Mitsubishi Eclipse
1990 Mitsubishi Sigma
1991 Mitsubishi 3000GT
Campaign No: 98V311000
Number of Affected Vehicles: 53162
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:
Passenger vehicles sold in the Caribbean.
DESCRIPTION OF DEFECT:
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 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.
CORRECTIVE ACTION:
Dealers will repair the front seat belt buckles.
OWNER NOTIFICATION:
Owner notification is expected to begin during early January 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).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration operates Monday
through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Eastern Time. For more
information call (800) 424-9393 or (202) 366-0123. For the hearing
impaired, call (800) 424-9153.