Safety Recall NHTSA · 99V334000 Reported November 24, 1999

Mitsubishi caribbean/air bag deployment

Q: What is recall 99V334000?

NHTSA recall 99V334000 was issued by Mitsubishi Caribbean on November 24, 1999. It addresses: Mitsubishi caribbean/air bag deployment. The recall affects approximately 3,000 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 · 3,000 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

99V334000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Mitsubishi Caribbean

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

3,000

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

November 24, 1999

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. mitsubishi caribbean had replaced the original factory installed mounting bracket bolts of both driver and passenger air bags with aluminum rivets. after air bag deployment, the rivets can loosen or break, causing partial or total displacement of the air bag modules.

Safety Consequence

The air bag module could separate from the steering wheel after an air bag activation, increasing the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace these rivets with original factory bolts.

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 99V334000 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 99V334000

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

What is recall 99V334000?

NHTSA recall 99V334000 was issued by Mitsubishi Caribbean on November 24, 1999. It addresses: Mitsubishi caribbean/air bag deployment. The recall affects approximately 3,000 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 99V334000 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.