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2003 MITSUBISHI Outlander EQUIPMENT Recalls

2 recalls Highest severity: Low Priority

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EQUIPMENT Safety Recalls

Low Priority #04V428000 Plain English
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EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Manufacturer
MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN
What Happened
Your vehicle's warning labels on the dashboard and sun visor don't meet safety standards, which could affect how well you understand the airbag system.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're in a crash, you might not be fully aware of the airbag's status, which could increase the risk of injury.
Free Fix
Mitsubishi will send you a notification with a new label description and a replacement airbag warning label for the sun visor, and you should contact them at 1-787-251-8715 to confirm.
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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
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EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Manufacturer
MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
What Happened
Your vehicle's owner's manual doesn't have clear instructions on how to properly adjust the headrest when installing a car seat.
Risk if Unfixed
If the car seat is not installed correctly, your child could be injured in the event of a crash.
Free Fix
You'll receive a letter with a sticker that explains the correct steps for adjusting the headrest, and where to put the sticker in your owner's manual. This service is free and will be done at no cost to you.
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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 Outlander 2003 Recalls

SUSPENSION
1 recall
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 recall
TRAILER HITCHES
1 recall
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 recall

Other MITSUBISHI Outlander Years

2019
5 recalls
2018
6 recalls
2017
6 recalls
2016
8 recalls
2015
5 recalls
2014
4 recalls
2013
5 recalls
2012
6 recalls
2011
8 recalls
2010
10 recalls
2009
13 recalls
2008
12 recalls
2007
9 recalls
2006
1 recall
2005
1 recall
2004
4 recalls

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