98V205000: THIRD-SEAT LATCH & STRIKER INSPECTION
1998 Mitsubishi Montero
NHTSA RECALL BULLETIN
Model(s): 1994-98 Mitsubishi Montero
Campaign No: 98V205000
Number of Affected Vehicles: 60243
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:
Passenger vehicles equipped with accessory cargo mats in
the third-seat and cargo area.
DESCRIPTION OF DEFECT:
This cargo mat interferes with the latching integrity of the folding
third seats.
CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT:
In the event of a crash, an occupant of the third seat may not be
properly restrained and could be ejected from the vehicle.
CORRECTIVE ACTION:
Dealers will inspect the third-seat latch and striker. A rectangle
will be removed from the cargo mat around each striker to provide
adequate striker clearance and proper latching.
OWNER NOTIFICATION:
Owner notification is expected to begin October 12, 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 at 1-800-222-0037. 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.