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
8 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER | 1 |
| TIRES | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 1 |
Incident date: Jun 1, 1997
VEHICLE HASDTHREE RECALLS,MANUFACTURER FAILED TO FIX,EMISSIONS FAILURE,/SUBSYSTEMS/CARBURATOR FAILS SMOG AS RESULT. *AK
Incident date: Jun 1, 1997
VEHICLE HASDTHREE RECALLS,MANUFACTURER FAILED TO FIX,EMISSIONS FAILURE,/SUBSYSTEMS/CARBURATOR FAILS SMOG AS RESULT. *AK
Incident date: Jun 1, 1997
VEHICLE HASDTHREE RECALLS,MANUFACTURER FAILED TO FIX,EMISSIONS FAILURE,/SUBSYSTEMS/CARBURATOR FAILS SMOG AS RESULT. *AK
Incident date: Nov 6, 1996
DUNLOP TIRES REPLACED.(1ST VEHICLE ON 601601)
Incident date: Nov 6, 1996
BATTERY REPLACED.
Incident date: May 17, 1996
THE REAR LAP BELT IS TO SHORT FOR AN ADULT TO USE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
Incident date: Jun 1, 1992
DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE DON'T CONNECT SOME TIME. TT
EPA Fuel Economy — 1986 MITSUBISHI MONTERO
| Trim / Engine |
City MPG |
Highway MPG |
Combined MPG |
Fuel Type |
Annual Fuel Cost |
|
2.6L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive) |
15.0 |
16.0 |
16.0 |
Regular |
$3,750 |
|
2.6L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive) |
16.0 |
18.0 |
17.0 |
Regular |
$3,500 |
CO2 Emissions: 555.4 g/mile (Special Purpose Vehicles)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
NHTSA Safety Investigations — MITSUBISHI MONTERO
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE — Closed
— Model Year: 1998
REAR FOLDING SEAT DISENGAGEMENT
A POLICE REPORT RECEIVED BY ODI ALLEGED THAT DISENGAGEMENT OF THE RIGHT REAR FOLDING SEAT DURING A SINGLE VEHICLE ROLLOVER INCIDENT PERMITTED ITS OCCUPANT TO BE EJECTED
PE — Closed
— Model Year: 1990
STEERING COUPLING BOLT
There is no summary currently available
PE — Closed
— Model Year: 1989
FUEL HOSE
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PE — Closed
— Model Year: 1986
SEAT FAILURE
There is no summary currently available