Montero LS 4WD V6-2972cc 3.0L SOHC 12 Valve (1994)

Carpet: Recalls
Recall - Rear Cargo Mat
NO: SR-98-004
DATE: October, 1998
MODEL: 1994-98 Montero
SUBJECT:
REAR CARGO AREA MAT MODIFICATION - SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN
PURPOSE
Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America, Inc. (MMSA) is voluntarily recalling certain 1994-98 Montero vehicles to modify the rear cargo area carpet (mat).
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Description of Defect
MMSA adds an accessory cargo mat in the third-seat/cargo area. This mat is placed into the vehicle at the ports then subsequently installed at the
dealership during PDI. Upon cargo mat installation, the third-seat strikers are surrounded by two layers of carpeting, (1) the cargo mat on top, and (2) the
factory installed carpet beneath. The fold-down third seats must latch onto these strikers. The cargo mat may interfere with the latching integrity of the
folding third seats.
Remedy
All owners of potentially affected vehicles will be notified to bring in their vehicles for inspection and modification. The cargo area mat will be inspected
to see if it requires modification and modified if necessary. The third-seat strikers and latches will also be inspected. Mats that require modification will
have "T"-shaped holes for the strikers. These mats will be modified by cutting out two rectangles of carpet surrounding the "T"-shaped striker holes. The
mat will then be reinstalled and the third-seat latching performance will be verified.
AFFECTED VEHICLES
1994-98 Montero equipped with the package which includes the cargo area mat
NOTE:
A list of potentially affected vehicles invoiced to your dealership is included with this bulletin. All vehicles in your dealership inventory should be
inspected and modified if the cargo mat has the "T"-shaped holes. Some vehicles may have mats which have already been modified so not all units
will require repair.
CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION