Recall 04V-067: 2000–2003 Mitsubishi Diamante, 2001 Mitsubishi Montero and 1 more
MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Feb 11, 2004, covering about 134,000 vehicles.
The problem
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.
The risk
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.
The fix
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.
Notes
Mitsubishi recall no. Sr-04-002.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
| Manufacturer | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
|---|---|
| Component | Equipment › Other › Owners/Service/Other Manual |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 04V067000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Mitsubishi Diamante | 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 | All years |
| Mitsubishi Montero | 2001 | All years |
| Mitsubishi Outlander | 2003 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 04V-067?
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.
How is recall 04V-067 fixed?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.