1988 MITSUBISHI MIGHTY MAX
1 recalls, 9 complaints - 4 TSBs
95V103004 May 24, 1995
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.
Consequence
THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CHECK THE CONDITION AND OPERATION OF BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES AND CAREFULLY INSPECT THE RED RELEASE BUTTON FOR ANY BREAKS OR CRACKS. THEY SHOULD ENSURE THAT BOTH BUCKLES ARE OPERATING PROPERLY BY INSERTING EACH LATCH PLATE INTO ITS BUCKLE, TUGGING ON THE BELT TO MAKE SUR... Read more
Complaint Statistics
9 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 5 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
| TIRES | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 |
SEAT BELTS
Mar 29, 2018
Incident date: Jul 7, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1988 MITSUBISHI MIGHTY MAX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TWO FRONT SEAT BELTS WERE DEFECTIVE. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO RELEASE THE TONGUE FROM THE BUCKLE OF THE SEAT BELT, THE TONGUE SEIZED IN PLACE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO WESTGATE MITSUBISHI (4809 CAPITAL BLVD, RALEIGH, NC 27616,... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Mar 5, 1999
Incident date: Jul 6, 1992
PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT MECHAMISM FAILED. PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE.
TIRES
Nov 3, 1997
Incident date: Oct 1, 1997
ALL FOUR TIRES FAILED DUE TO BUBBLES IN THE TREA/BELTS.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Aug 22, 1996
OWNER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE, CONTACTED DEALER AND WAS TOLD THEY WOULD NOT HAVE PARTS UNTIL THE END OF SEPTEMBER. RECALL#95V103004.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jul 25, 1996
Incident date: Jun 28, 1996
HEAD GASKET FAILED, CAUSING ANTIFREEZE TO LEAK. *DH
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
May 9, 1995
Incident date: Oct 1, 1994
THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT RELEASE BUTTON BROKE THERE IS PLASTIC PIECE INSIDE SO IT WILL NOT LATCH THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAPPEN. TT
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Mar 10, 1995
Incident date: Feb 7, 1995
THE DRIVERS SEATBELT NO LONGER BUCKLES. WHEN CLIP IS PUT INTO END OF BUCKLE IT POPS BACK OUT. TT
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Feb 24, 1995
BOTH FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLES HAVE BROKEN. TT
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Feb 21, 1995
Incident date: Feb 14, 1995
BOTH DRIVERS AND PASSENGERS SIDE SEAT BELTS DO NOT LATCH. TT
Technical Service Bulletins, 1988 MITSUBISHI MIGHTY MAX
4 manufacturer communications from 4 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 2 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 1 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 1 |
TT253
Nov 26, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TSB-19-00-008
Jul 30, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin supersedes TSB-18-00-003, issued April, 2018, to add updated information for Carrying Capacity Reduced Label.
TT237
Feb 26, 2018
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TSB-13-42A-002
Jan 29, 2013
160000 STRUCTURE
This Technical Service Bulletin updates the door adjustment procedure in the Body Section of the applicable service manuals.
MITSUBISHI MIGHTY MAX - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the MITSUBISHI MIGHTY MAX across all model years (1986, 1991).
6
Total Recalls
71
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
3
Reported Crashes
1
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths