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Vehicle recall 98V316000 · December 14, 1998

Mitsubishi Caribbean Expo and Mirage

Vehicle description: passenger and sport utility vehicles sold in the caribbean.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
Vehicle description: passenger and sport utility vehicles sold in the caribbean. 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 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

NHTSA campaign
98V316000
Reported to NHTSA
December 14, 1998
Filed by
MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN
Owner notification
April 14, 1999
Vehicles potentially affected
6,979
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
Recall 98V316000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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