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
... E THE LATCH IS SECURELY LOCKED, AND THEN PRESSING THE RELEASE BUTTON. THE LATCH PLATE SHOULD POP OUT OF THE BUCKLE WHEN THE BUTTON IS PRESSED. IF EITHER RELEASE BUTTON SHOWS A SIGN OF BREAKING OR CRACKING OR IF EITHER BUCKLE FAILS TO OPERATE PROPERLY, OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CONTACT THEIR AUTHORIZED DEALER TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE BUCKLE REPLACED OR REPAIRED, FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER IS DEVELOPING A REMEDY DESIGNED TO PREVENT FAILURE OF THE BUTTONS THAT ARE NOT CURRENTLY BROKEN.Read more658,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI AMERICA
Complaint Statistics
3 total complaints
1 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 1 |
Incident date: Feb 12, 1994
VEHICLE WAS PARKED, DRIVER STARTED VEHICLE UP AND VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. *AK
Fire
Incident date: May 17, 1994
FLOOR MOUNTED SHOULDER HARNESS DOES NOT RETRACT PROPERLY. *AK
Incident date: Aug 15, 1994
FRONT PASSENGER'S SHOULDER/LAP BUCKLE WOULD NOT HOLD; SEPARATED IT MINIMUM PRESSURE; MALE PORTION PULLED OUT WITHOUT USING RELEASE BUTTON. TT
EPA Fuel Economy — 1987 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE
| Trim / Engine |
City MPG |
Highway MPG |
Combined MPG |
Fuel Type |
Annual Fuel Cost |
|
1.5L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) |
25.0 |
30.0 |
27.0 |
Regular |
$2,200 |
|
1.5L 4-cyl, Manual 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) |
29.0 |
34.0 |
31.0 |
Regular |
$1,950 |
|
1.5L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) |
27.0 |
34.0 |
30.0 |
Regular |
$2,000 |
|
1.6L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) |
21.0 |
24.0 |
22.0 |
Premium |
$3,150 |
|
1.6L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) |
22.0 |
29.0 |
25.0 |
Premium |
$2,750 |
CO2 Emissions: 329.1 g/mile (Subcompact Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
NHTSA Safety Investigations — MITSUBISHI MIRAGE
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
EA — Closed
— Model Year: 1994
INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT
ALLEGE THAT THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG MAY DEPLOY FROM AN UNDERCARRIAGE OR TIRE/WHEEL IMPACT WITH A CURB, BUMP, DIP POTHOLE, ETC.
PE — Closed
— Model Year: 1994
OVERSENSITIVE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTS
COMPLAINTS ALLEGE THAT THE DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT ANY VEHICLE IMPACT OR FROM MINOR UNDERCARRIAGE IMPACT
EA — Closed
— Model Year: 1994
AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT FAILURE
THE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT ALLEGEDLY MALFUNCTIONS OR FAILS
PE — Closed
— Model Year: 1989
AUTO SHOULDER BELT FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
EA — Closed
— Model Year: 1987
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
There is no summary currently available