NHTSA Recall 04V067000: Owners/service/other manual (equipment)
MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 134,000 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Mitsubishi Diamante.
| NHTSA campaign | 04V067000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | SR-04-002 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT › OTHER › OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL |
| Report received | February 11, 2004 |
| Owner notification | March 29, 2004 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Certain sport utility and passenger vehicles fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 225, "child restraint anchorage systems." the owner's manual does not contain a step-by-step description for headrest adjustment when installing a child restraint system (crs) tether strap.
Safety risk
If the tether strap is improperly installed to the tether anchor, the child safety seat may not be sufficient restrained. In the event of a crash, the child could be injured.
Remedy
A letter outlining the problem will be sent to owners along with a sticker containing the correct instructions as well as instructions on where to affix the sticker in the owner's manual. The recall began on march 29, 2004. Owners should contact mitsubishi at 1-888-648-7820.
Notes
Mitsubishi recall no. Sr-04-002.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 04V067000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mitsubishi Diamante | 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Mitsubishi Montero | 2001 |
| Mitsubishi Outlander | 2003 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.