NHTSA recall 04V-279 (04V279000)

seats recall reported June 7, 2004 - about 1,211 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 04V279000
Also written as: 04V-279
Manufacturer number: SR-04-006
Reported: June 7, 2004
Vehicles affected: ~1,211
Component: seats

What is being recalled

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE FOOT OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT RISER MAY DEVELOP A CRACK, RESULTING IN REDUCED STRENGTH OF THE SEAT ANCHORAGE.

Why it is dangerous

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT COULD BECOME DETACHED, INCREASING THE RISK OF OCCUPANT INJURY.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DRIVER'S SEAT BRACKET TO DETERMINE WHETHER IT REQUIRES REPLACEMENT. IF SO, THE DEALER WILL REPLACE IT WITH A NEW, IMPROVED PART. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 26, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI AT 1-888-648-7820.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 04V-279 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Mitsubishi Endeavor - 2004

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