NHTSA recall 04V428000
A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups.
| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
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| Campaign number | 04V428000 |
| Manufacturer | MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN |
| Reported | 2004-09-01 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS |
| Units potentially affected | 100432 |
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
The 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.
Notes
THE MANUFACTURER'S PETITION WHICH REQUESTED THAT NHTSA DETERMINE THIS FMVSS NONCOMPLIANCE DOES NOT CREATE AN UNREASONABLE RISK TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY WAS PARTIALLY DENIED ON JANUARY 26, 2005. THEREFORE, THIS MANUFACTURER IS OBLIGATED TO CONDUCT AN OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY CAMPAIGN.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236.
| 1999 MITSUBISHI 3000GT | Built 1998-06-01 to 1999-01-31. |
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| 1998 MITSUBISHI DIAMANTE | Built 1997-07-01 to 2004-03-31. |
| 1999 MITSUBISHI DIAMANTE | Built 1997-07-01 to 2004-03-31. |
| 2000 MITSUBISHI DIAMANTE | Built 1997-07-01 to 2004-03-31. |
| 2001 MITSUBISHI DIAMANTE | Built 1997-07-01 to 2004-03-31. |
| 2002 MITSUBISHI DIAMANTE | Built 1997-07-01 to 2004-03-31. |
| 2003 MITSUBISHI DIAMANTE | Built 1997-07-01 to 2004-03-31. |
| 2004 MITSUBISHI DIAMANTE | Built 1997-07-01 to 2004-03-31. |
| 1998 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE | Built 1999-06-01 to 2003-09-30. |
| 1999 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE | Built 1999-06-01 to 2003-09-30. |
| 2000 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE | Built 1999-06-01 to 2003-09-30. |
| 2001 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE | Built 1999-06-01 to 2003-09-30. |
| 2002 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE | Built 1999-06-01 to 2003-09-30. |
| 2003 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE | Built 1999-06-01 to 2003-09-30. |
| 2004 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE | Built 1999-06-01 to 2003-09-30. |
| 2005 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE | Built 1999-06-01 to 2003-09-30. |
| 2000 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER | Built 2000-07-01 to 2004-08-31. Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
| 2001 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER | Built 2000-07-01 to 2004-08-31. Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
| 2002 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER | Built 2000-07-01 to 2004-08-31. Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
| 2003 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER | Built 2000-07-01 to 2004-08-31. Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
| 2004 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER | Built 2000-07-01 to 2004-08-31. Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
| 2005 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER | Built 2000-07-01 to 2004-05-31. Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
| 2004 MITSUBISHI ENDEAVOR | Built 2003-02-01 to 2004-05-31. |
| 1999 MITSUBISHI GALANT | Built 1998-05-01 to 2001-01-31. |
| 2000 MITSUBISHI GALANT | Built 1998-05-01 to 2001-01-31. |
| 2001 MITSUBISHI GALANT | Built 1998-05-01 to 2001-01-31. |
| 2002 MITSUBISHI GALANT | Built 1998-05-01 to 2001-01-31. |
| 2003 MITSUBISHI GALANT | Built 1998-05-01 to 2001-01-31. |
| 2002 MITSUBISHI LANCER | Built 2001-06-01 to 2004-07-31. |
| 2003 MITSUBISHI LANCER | Built 2001-06-01 to 2004-07-31. |
| 2004 MITSUBISHI LANCER | Built 2001-06-01 to 2004-07-31. |
| 1999 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE | Built 1997-05-01 to 2001-11-30. |
| 2000 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE | Built 1997-05-01 to 2001-11-30. |
| 2001 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE | Built 1997-05-01 to 2001-11-30. |
| 2002 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE | Built 1997-05-01 to 2001-11-30. |
| 1998 MITSUBISHI MONTERO | Built 1997-06-01 to 2004-06-30. |
| 1999 MITSUBISHI MONTERO | Built 1997-06-01 to 2004-06-30. |
| 2000 MITSUBISHI MONTERO | Built 1997-06-01 to 2004-06-30. |
| 2001 MITSUBISHI MONTERO | Built 1997-06-01 to 2004-06-30. |
| 2002 MITSUBISHI MONTERO | Built 1997-06-01 to 2004-06-30. |
| 2003 MITSUBISHI MONTERO | Built 1997-06-01 to 2004-06-30. |
| 2004 MITSUBISHI MONTERO | Built 1997-06-01 to 2004-06-30. |
| 1998 MITSUBISHI NATIVA | Built 1997-06-01 to 2004-02-28. |
| 1999 MITSUBISHI NATIVA | Built 1997-06-01 to 2004-02-28. |
| 2002 MITSUBISHI NATIVA | Built 1997-06-01 to 2004-02-28. |
| 2003 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER | Built 2002-08-01 to 2004-06-30. |
| 2004 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER | Built 2002-08-01 to 2004-06-30. |
| 2000 MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN NATIVA | Built 1997-06-01 to 2004-02-28. |
| 2001 MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN NATIVA | Built 1997-06-01 to 2004-02-28. |
| 2003 MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN NATIVA | Built 1997-06-01 to 2004-02-28. |
| 2004 MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN NATIVA | Built 1997-06-01 to 2004-02-28. |
A vehicle with no link is not in this site's catalog, which covers cars, multipurpose vehicles and trucks by model year. The campaign is from data as of 2026-10-19.
Bulletins for the same vehicles and component
| DEALER LETTER | 2023-08-04. Service bulletin. This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 3rd quarterly technician quiz for 2023. |
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| TSB-23-00-001 | 2023-05-04. Service bulletin. This Technical Service Bulletin reviews the regulations that require a label showing the reduction in load carrying capacity be affixed to vehicles when the total net weight of accessories is more than 1.5 percent of the vehicle's gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) or 100 lbs. |
| DEALER LETTER | 2023-05-04. Service bulletin. This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 2nd quarterly technician quiz for 2023. |
| TECH TALK 271 | 2023-01-06. Service bulletin. Tech Talk is a service newsletter that was sent out to dealers. It covers various topics and reviews the previous months publications. |
| TIN-22-00-003 | 2022-03-08. Service bulletin. This Technical Information Notice was sent to dealers to inform them with the permission of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (DOT), MMNA mailed letters with the Pennsylvania DOT letterhead to owners with Pennsylvania addresses, who own certain 2004-2007 Lancer, 2006-2009 Raider, and 2012-2017 i-MiEV vehicles with open Takata recalls. |
| TSB-22-52A-003 | 2022-03-08. Service bulletin. This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers informing them to replace the Power Seat Side Shield and apply felt tape when customers complain the Power Seat Side Shield is coming off while entering/exiting the vehicle. |
| TSB-22-52A-001RE | 2022-02-08. Service bulletin. This Technical Service Bulletin instructs dealers to apply Nonwoven Fabric Tape between the Seat Back and Urethane Pad when customers report a condition where an abnormal rubbing noise is heard from the Seat Back when a driver and/or passenger is seated in the front seat(s). |
| TIN-22-00-002 | 2022-02-08. Service bulletin. This Technical Information Notice was sent to dealers to inform them MMNA mailed letters to owners with South Carolina addresses, who own certain 2004-2007 Lancer, 2006-2009 Raider, and 2012-2017 i-MiEV vehicles with open Takata recalls. |
| TSB-20-42A-007 | 2020-10-05. Service bulletin. This TSB provides the addition of Hood Air Outlet Maintenance Procedure due to a change in suppliers. Addition of Reassembly Service Points Addition of color information |
| TIN-20-55B-001 | 2020-10-05. Service bulletin. Technical Information Notice to dealerships. Due to the increased occurrence of Mirage/Mirage G4 vehicles exhibiting faulty air conditioning systems caused by low/high refrigerant levels; MMNA would like to remind all Dealer Service Personnel of the correct procedures when submitting warranty claims of this distinction. |
A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.