NHTSA recall 08V-022 (08V022000)

seat belts recall reported January 18, 2008 - about 7,340 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 08V022000
Also written as: 08V-022
Manufacturer number: SR-08-001
Reported: January 18, 2008
Vehicles affected: ~7,340
Component: seat belts

What is being recalled

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE RIGHT SIDE LOWER SEAT BELT ANCHOR MAY SEPARATE DURING A SEVERE VEHICLE CRASH.

Why it is dangerous

BREAKAGE OF THE MOUNTING BRACKET IN A SEVERE CRASH COULD ALLOW THE SEAT BELT TO NOT PROPERLY RESTRAIN THE PASSENGER AND POTENTIALLY RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT AND BRACKET ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MITSUBISHI AT 1-800-222-0037.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 08V-022 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Mitsubishi Endeavor - 2006, 2007

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.