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Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse Recall 98V311: Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly

NHTSA campaign 98V311, reported December 10, 1998, 53,162 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 98V311MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN
Component
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES SOLD IN THE CARIBBEAN. 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.
Risk
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.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLES.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 15, 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).

Affected vehicles

Mitsubishi Caribbean 3000GT1991
Mitsubishi Caribbean Cordia198619871988
Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse19901991
Mitsubishi Caribbean Galant19861987198919901991
Mitsubishi Caribbean Mirage198619871988198919901991
Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero198619871988198919901991
Mitsubishi Caribbean Sigma19881990
Mitsubishi Caribbean Starion1986
Mitsubishi Caribbean Truck198619871988198919901991