Safety Recall NHTSA · 98V317000 Reported December 14, 1998

Mitsubishi caribbean/driver's side guide rail

Q: What is recall 98V317000?

NHTSA recall 98V317000 was issued by Mitsubishi Caribbean on December 14, 1998. It addresses: Mitsubishi caribbean/driver's side guide rail. The recall affects approximately 3,978 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Mitsubishi Caribbean · N/A · 3,978 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

98V317000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Mitsubishi Caribbean

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

3,978

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

December 14, 1998

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles sold in the caribbean. the guide rail on the driver's side contains a covered cable and also an angled belt guide at the top end of the webbing. the combination of these factors can lead, over time, to the cable's movement exerting abrading force to the lower edges of the cable's chamber, sufficient to cause the cable to drop out of the chamber with the shoulder belt anchorage becoming stuck.

Safety Consequence

In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install a new replacement guide rail.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Mitsubishi Caribbean dealer and reference recall ID 98V317000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 98V317000

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

What is recall 98V317000?

NHTSA recall 98V317000 was issued by Mitsubishi Caribbean on December 14, 1998. It addresses: Mitsubishi caribbean/driver's side guide rail. The recall affects approximately 3,978 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Mitsubishi Caribbean dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 98V317000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). 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.