1989 MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN GALANT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

1

Owner Complaint

1

Recall

ACTIVE RECALL

0

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 1989 MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN GALANT

The 1989 MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN GALANT has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY. The most commonly reported problem area is the Vehicle Speed Controlcables (1 complaint).

Recalls for the 1989 MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN GALANT

NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1989 MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN GALANT, potentially affecting up to 53,162 vehicles.

Recall 98V311000 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

| 53,162 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES SOLD IN THE CARIBBEAN. IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT OF THESE VEHICLES, WHICH ARE EQUIPPED WITH TAKATA BELT BUCKLES, THE SEAT BELT RELEASE BUTTONS, WHICH ARE MADE OF ABS PLASTIC MATERIAL AND MARKED "PRESS," CAN BREAK, ALLOWING PIECES TO FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY.

Consequence: IF PIECES FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY, THE BUCKLE MAY NOT OPERATE PROPERLY, FAILING TO PROPERLY RESTRAIN AN OCCUPANT IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLES.

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Owner Complaints for the 1989 MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN GALANT

1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1989 MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN GALANT. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Most Recent Complaints

#10101228 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES | | 99,900 miles
WHILE THE CONSUMER'S FOOT IS ON THE BRAKES, WITH VEHICLE PARKED IT ACCELERATED AT 50 MPH. VEHICLE WAS SERVICED PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT, AND CARBON WAS FOUND.*AK

Safety Rating for the 1989 MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN GALANT

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1989 MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN GALANT in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1989 MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN GALANT

No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.

NHTSA Investigations for the 1989 MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN GALANT

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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