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NHTSA recall 97V073001

Seat Belts · Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

April 18, 1997report date
15,405units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details

What's wrong: The guide rail on the driver's side contains a covered cable and also an angled belt guide at the top end of the webbing. The combination of these factors can lead, over time, to the cable's movement exerting abrading force to the lower edges of the cable's chamber, sufficient to cause the cable to drop out of the chamber with the shoulder belt anchorage becoming stuck.

Why it matters: In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained.

The fix: Dealers will install a new replacement guide rail.

Affected vehicles on MotorDeets

All model years NHTSA lists

1993 Mitsubishi Mirage.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 97V073001.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.