Vehicle recall 97V063001 · April 18, 1997
Mitsubishi Expo, Expo LRV and 1 more model
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…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
- Notes
- Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin August 1, 1997.NOTE: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 at 1-800-222-0037.ALSO contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 97V063001
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 18, 1997
- Filed by
- MITSUBISHI AMERICA
- Owner notification
- August 1, 1997
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 38,948
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Mitsubishi Expo (1992-1993): 1993, 1992
- Mitsubishi Expo LRV (1992-1993): 1993, 1992
- Mitsubishi Mirage (1992-1993): 1993, 1992
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