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Search Results   Report Date : February 9, 2010 at 07:33 PM NHTSA Campaign ID number : 97V063001 Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):      MITSUBISHI / EXPO     1992-1993      MITSUBISHI / EXPO LRV     1992-1993      MITSUBISHI / MIRAGE     1992-1993 Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI AMERICA Mfr's Report Date: APR 14, 1997 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 97V063001 PE96006,EA96015 NHTSA Action Number: 2 Investigations found (View) Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH Potential Number of Units Affected: 38948 Summary: EXCESS LUBRICATION CAN CAUSE THE RUBBER DOOR LATCH SWITCH COVER TO DEFORM, AND THE DOOR LATCH SWITCH TO MALFUNCTION, SO THAT THE SHOULDER BELT ANCHORAGE WOULD REMAIN AT THE A-PILLAR WHEN THE DOOR WAS CLOSED. Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED. Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DOOR LATCH SWITCH. Notes: OWNER NOTIFICATION: OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN AUGUST 1, 1997. NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLE TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI AT 1-800-222-0037. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. Check to Request Research. Submit below.