Recall
Mitsubishi Mirage — 97V063001
NHTSA ID
97V063001
Make
Mitsubishi
Model
Mirage
Years Affected
1993
Recall Date
1997-04-18
Component
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Units Affected
38,948
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
EXCESS LUBRICATION CAN CAUSE THE RUBBER DOOR LATCH SWITCH COVER TO DEFORM, AND THE DOOR LATCH SWITCH TO MALFUNCTION, SO THAT THE SHOULDER BELT ANCHORAGE WOULD REMAIN AT THE A-PILLAR WHEN THE DOOR WAS CLOSED.
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DOOR LATCH SWITCH.