The problem
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.
The risk
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
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 details
| NHTSA campaign | 98V-205 (98V205000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. |
| Component | Unknown or other |
| Report date | September 2, 1998 |
| Owners notified | October 16, 1998 |
| Vehicles affected | 60,243 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA investigation |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the other / not specified
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 98V-205 repair free?
Yes. Mitsubishi dealers will fix the problem at no cost: 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.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 60,243 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.