NHTSA campaign 99V334000
MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN recall 99V334000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN HAD REPLACED THE ORIGINAL FACTORY INSTALLED MOUNTING BRACKET BOLTS OF BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIR BAGS WITH ALUMINUM RIVETS. AFTER AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, THE RIVETS CAN LOOSEN OR BREAK, CAUSING PARTIAL OR TOTAL DISPLACEMENT OF THE AIR BAG MODULES.
Reported 11/24/1999
What can happen
THE AIR BAG MODULE COULD SEPARATE FROM THE STEERING WHEEL AFTER AN AIR BAG ACTIVATION, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.
Repair
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE RIVETS WITH ORIGINAL FACTORY BOLTS.
Components
- Air bags
Affected years and models
A listed year and model does not mean every vehicle in that group is recalled. Use the VIN lookup to confirm a specific vehicle.