Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 1995

Updated on March 31, 2026.

There were 3 safety recalls made by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. in 1995. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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May 24, 1995

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

INTERIOR SYSTEMS:ACTIVE RESTRAINTS:BELT BUCKLES

THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.

NHTSA ID: 95V103004

Component: SEAT BELTS

# of Units Affected: 658,000

Consequence Summary:

THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Corrective Action:

OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CHECK THE CONDITION AND OPERATION OF BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES AND CAREFULLY INSPECT THE RED RELEASE BUTTON FOR ANY BREAKS OR CRACKS. THEY SHOULD ENSURE THAT BOTH BUCKLES ARE OPERATING PROPERLY BY INSERTING EACH LATCH PLATE INTO ITS BUCKLE, TUGGING ON THE BELT TO MAKE SURE THE LATCH IS SECURELY LOCKED, AND THEN PRESSING THE RELEASE BUTTON. THE LATCH PLATE SHOULD POP OUT OF THE BUCKLE WHEN THE BUTTON IS PRESSED. IF EITHER RELEASE BUTTON SHOWS A SIGN OF BREAKING OR CRACKING OR IF EITHER BUCKLE FAILS TO OPERATE PROPERLY, OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CONTACT THEIR AUTHORIZED DEALER TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE BUCKLE REPLACED OR REPAIRED, FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER IS DEVELOPING A REMEDY DESIGNED TO PREVENT FAILURE OF THE BUTTONS THAT ARE NOT CURRENTLY BROKEN.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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May 18, 1995

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

EXHAUST SYSTEM:CATALYTIC CONVERTER SYSTEM

THE WELDED JOINTS CONNECTING THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER MUFFLER AND THE EXHAUST PIPE WAS INFERIOR. THE WELD CAN CRACK UNDER NORMAL OPERATION.

NHTSA ID: 95V100000

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

# of Units Affected: 2,971

Consequence Summary:

THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE EMISSION GAS LEAKAGE AND POSSIBLY COULD RESULT IN THE MUFFLER ASSEMBLY FALLING ONTO THE ROADWAY AND CAUSING A TRAFFIC ACCIDENT.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE MUFFLER ASSEMBLY.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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March 22, 1995

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

HEATER:WATER:DEFROSTER:DEFOGGER:HEATER CORE:WATER

VEHICLES INVOLVED ARE THOSE THAT HAD THE HEATER VALVE STEMS REPLACED IN AN EARLIER MITSUBISHI RECALL (94V-103.001). CERTAIN VEHICLES HAD AN INCORRECT VALVE STEM INSTALLED WHICH COULD CAUSE THE INCORRECT STEM TO LEAK AFTER A PERIOD OF TIME.

NHTSA ID: 95V059000

Component: VISIBILITY

# of Units Affected: 1,906

Consequence Summary:

THIS CAN RESULT IN A BURN INJURY TO THE FRONT SEAT PASSENGER'S FEET AND LEGS.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE INCORRECT VALVE STEMS.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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