The problem
Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, 'occupant crash protection.' the bilingual english/spanish removable air bag warning labels affixed to the dash and to the sunvisor do not meet the size requirements of the standard.
The risk
This does not meet the requirements of the standard.
The fix
Mitsubishi caribbean will mail a customer notification letter containing a written description and a graphic of the bi-lingual dashboard air bag warning label. In addition, all current 2000-2004 nativa owners will also receive replacement air bag alert labels for the sun visors. This recall is expected to begin during March or April 2005. The notification to the nativa owners is expected to begin during April or May 2005. Owners should contact Mitsubishi caribbean at 1-787-251-8715.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 04V-428 (04V428000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. |
| Component | Equipment › Other › Labels |
| Report date | September 1, 2004 |
| Vehicles affected | 100,432 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
- 1999 Mitsubishi 3000GT
- 1998 Mitsubishi Diamante
- 1999 Mitsubishi Diamante
- 2000 Mitsubishi Diamante
- 2001 Mitsubishi Diamante
- 2002 Mitsubishi Diamante
- 2003 Mitsubishi Diamante
- 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse
- 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse
- 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse
- 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse
- 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse
- 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse
- 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse
- 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse
- 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder
- 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder
- 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder
- 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder
- 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder
- 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor
- 1999 Mitsubishi Galant
- 2000 Mitsubishi Galant
- 2001 Mitsubishi Galant
- 2002 Mitsubishi Galant
- 2003 Mitsubishi Galant
- 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer
- 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer
- 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer
- 1999 Mitsubishi Mirage
- 2000 Mitsubishi Mirage
- 2001 Mitsubishi Mirage
- 2002 Mitsubishi Mirage
- 1998 Mitsubishi Montero
- 1999 Mitsubishi Montero
- 2000 Mitsubishi Montero
- 2001 Mitsubishi Montero
- 2002 Mitsubishi Montero
- 2003 Mitsubishi Montero
- 2004 Mitsubishi Montero
- 1998 Mitsubishi Nativa
- 1999 Mitsubishi Nativa
- 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander
- 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander
Plus 3 other model/year combinations not covered on this site.
Owner complaints about the equipment & accessories
- 1998 Mitsubishi Diamante equipment problems 1
- 2001 Mitsubishi Diamante equipment problems 1
- 2003 Mitsubishi Diamante equipment problems 2
- 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse equipment problems 2
- 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse equipment problems 5
- 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse equipment problems 3
- 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse equipment problems 1
- 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse equipment problems 1
- 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor equipment problems 4
- 1999 Mitsubishi Galant equipment problems 4
- 2000 Mitsubishi Galant equipment problems 1
- 2001 Mitsubishi Galant equipment problems 1
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 04V-428 repair free?
Yes. Mitsubishi dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Mitsubishi caribbean will mail a customer notification letter containing a written description and a graphic of the bi-lingual dashboard air bag warning label.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 100,432 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.