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1986 MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN GALANT

1 recalls — 0 complaints — 9 TSBs

98V311000 Dec 10, 1998
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
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 AS... Read more
Consequence
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.
53,162 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN

No complaints found for this vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins — 1986 MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN GALANT

9 manufacturer communications from 5 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL3
160000 STRUCTURE2
350000 EQUIPMENT2
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY1
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
TSB-21-00-010 Apr 23, 2021
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers to provide instructions and Material Safety Data Sheets for Biosol 100 use.
TIN-21-00-003 Mar 15, 2021
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This Technical Information Notice was sent to dealers reminding them of the importance of customer satisfaction.
TT-20-00-002 Aug 28, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Tech Talk is a service newsletter that was sent out to dealers. It covers various topics and reviews the previous months publications.
TT-20-00-002 Aug 28, 2020
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Tech Talk is a service newsletter that was sent out to dealers. It covers various topics and reviews the previous months publications.
TIN-20-42A-001 Aug 13, 2020
160000 STRUCTURE
This Technical Information Notice was sent to dealers informing that MMNA has recently received information from Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) about the effects of the Waterborne (WB) paint process on Mitsubishi vehicles.
TIN-20-42A-001 Aug 13, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Technical Information Notice was sent to dealers informing that MMNA has recently received information from Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) about the effects of the Waterborne (WB) paint process on Mitsubishi vehicles.
TSB-20-42A-005 Aug 7, 2020
160000 STRUCTURE
This Technical Service Bulletin informs dealers they may find a stain or cloudy spot on the body panels after removing the transportation film.due to improper installation of the film.This TSB instructs the dealers of the repair procedure f
TSB-20-42A-005 Aug 7, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Technical Service Bulletin informs dealers they may find a stain or cloudy spot on the body panels after removing the transportation film.due to improper installation of the film.This TSB instructs the dealers of the repair procedure f
TSB-20-42A-005 Aug 7, 2020
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This Technical Service Bulletin informs dealers they may find a stain or cloudy spot on the body panels after removing the transportation film.due to improper installation of the film.This TSB instructs the dealers of the repair procedure f

NHTSA Safety Investigations — MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN GALANT

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

EA08011 Opened: Jul 1, 2008 — Closed: Aug 21, 2009
EA — Closed — Model Year: 2001
PASSENGER DOOR FIRE
IN RESPONSE TO THIS INVESTIGATION, MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA (MMNA) INITIATED A SPECIAL PROGRAM ON JULY 31, 2009, TO EXTEND THE WARRANTY COVERAGE ON MODEL YEAR (MY) 2001-2003 GALANT VEHICLE PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW SWITCHES TO 10 YEARS OR 120,000 MILES, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST.NOTIFICATION OF THIS ... Read more

MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN GALANT — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN GALANT across all model years (1986–2001).

21 Total Recalls
19 Total Complaints
1 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
2 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN GALANT — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2001 1 4 View
2000 4 1 View
1999 3 1 View
1998 1 2 View
1997 1 3 View
1996 2 6 View
1995 2 0 View
1994 2 1 View
1991 1 0 View
1990 1 0 View
1989 1 1 View
1987 1 0 View
1986 (current) 1 0

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