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2003 MITSUBISHI Diamante

2 recalls Risk Grade: F Most severe issue: Low Priority

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Known Safety Recalls

Low Priority #04V428000 Plain English
Component

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Manufacturer
MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN
What Happened
You have a small label on your dashboard and sun visor that warns you about the airbag. It's a bilingual label in English and Spanish, but it's not the right size.
Risk if Unfixed
The label is not up to safety standards, but it won't cause a safety issue on its own. However, it's not compliant with federal regulations.
Free Fix
Mitsubishi will send you a letter with a new label picture and instructions. They'll also send you a replacement label for the sun visor. This service is free, and you should contact them at 1-787-251-8715 to schedule it.
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Original — What Happened
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, 'OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION.' THE BILINGUAL ENGLISH/SPANISH REMOVABLE AIR BAG WARNING LABELS AFFIXED TO THE DASH AND TO THE SUNVISOR DO NOT MEET THE SIZE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
Original — Remedy
MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN WILL MAIL A CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION LETTER CONTAINING A WRITTEN DESCRIPTION AND A GRAPHIC OF THE BI-LINGUAL DASHBOARD AIR BAG WARNING LABEL. IN ADDITION, ALL CURRENT 2000-2004 NATIVA OWNERS WILL ALSO RECEIVE REPLACEMENT AIR BAG ALERT LABELS FOR THE SUN VISORS. THIS RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH OR APRIL 2005. THE NOTIFICATION TO THE NATIVA OWNERS IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL OR MAY 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN AT 1-787-251-8715.
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Under Review #04V067000 Plain English
Component

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Manufacturer
MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
What Happened
Your owner's manual is missing a crucial step on how to properly adjust the headrest when installing a child safety seat. This is an important safety procedure to ensure your child is securely restrained.
Risk if Unfixed
If the tether strap is not installed correctly, your child's safety seat might not hold them securely in place. In a crash, this could lead to serious injury to your child.
Free Fix
You'll receive a letter with a sticker that shows the correct instructions. You'll also need to attach this sticker to your owner's manual so you can follow the right steps for a safe and proper child seat installation. This repair is free, and you should contact Mitsubishi at 1-888-648-7820 to get the sticker.
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Original — What Happened
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY AND PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." THE OWNER'S MANUAL DOES NOT CONTAIN A STEP-BY-STEP DESCRIPTION FOR HEADREST ADJUSTMENT WHEN INSTALLING A CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM (CRS) TETHER STRAP.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IF THE TETHER STRAP IS IMPROPERLY INSTALLED TO THE TETHER ANCHOR, THE CHILD SAFETY SEAT MAY NOT BE SUFFICIENT RESTRAINED. IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CHILD COULD BE INJURED.
Original — Remedy
A LETTER OUTLINING THE PROBLEM WILL BE SENT TO OWNERS ALONG WITH A STICKER CONTAINING THE CORRECT INSTRUCTIONS AS WELL AS INSTRUCTIONS ON WHERE TO AFFIX THE STICKER IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 29, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI AT 1-888-648-7820.
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Other MITSUBISHI Diamante Years

2004
1 recall
2002
3 recalls
2001
2 recalls
2000
3 recalls

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