Safety Recall NHTSA · 08V022000 Reported January 18, 2008

Right front seat belt assembly

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. · Seat Belts · 7,340 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
08V022000
Manufacturer Campaign
SR-08-001
Component
Seat Belts
Vehicles Affected
7,340
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
January 18, 2008

Defect Summary

On certain passenger vehicles, the right side lower seat belt anchor may separate during a severe vehicle crash.

Safety Consequence

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.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 08V022000 or campaign SR-08-001.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 08V022000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 08V022000?

NHTSA recall 08V022000 was issued by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. on January 18, 2008. It addresses: Right front seat belt assembly. The recall affects approximately 7,340 vehicles, with the defect involving the Seat Belts component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 08V022000 or the manufacturer campaign number SR-08-001. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.