NHTSA recall 98V-205 (98V205000)

unknown or other recall reported September 2, 1998 - about 60,243 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 98V205000
Also written as: 98V-205
Reported: September 2, 1998
Vehicles affected: ~60,243
Component: unknown or other

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ACCESSORY CARGO MATS IN THE THIRD-SEAT AND CARGO AREA. THIS CARGO MAT INTERFERES WITH THE LATCHING INTEGRITY OF THE FOLDING THIRD SEATS.

Why it is dangerous

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, AN OCCUPANT OF THE THIRD SEAT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED AND COULD BE EJECTED FROM THE VEHICLE.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE THIRD-SEAT LATCH AND STRIKER. A RECTANGLE WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE CARGO MAT AROUND EACH STRIKER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STRIKER CLEARANCE AND PROPER LATCHING.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 98V-205 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Mitsubishi Montero - 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998

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.