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Mitsubishi Mirage Recall 15V815: Water and salt can corrode a connector, delaying front air bags

NHTSA campaign 15V815, reported December 4, 2015, 55,899 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

On certain 2014-2015 Mitsubishi Mirage vehicles built between July 27, 2013, and September 2, 2015, water and salt from the driver's footwell can soak through the carpet and corrode a wiring connector in a junction box behind the kick panel to the left of the driver's footrest.

If the connector corrodes, the frontal air bags could be delayed in deploying during a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the driver and front seat passenger.

Dealers will inspect the affected connectors and replace any that are corroded, and a waterproof sheet will be installed over the connectors to prevent future corrosion. The repair is free at an authorized dealer. Owners can check their VIN for open recalls and contact Mitsubishi Motors North America customer service at 1-888-648-7820.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 15V815Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Problem
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Mitsubishi Mirage vehicles manufactured July 27, 2013, to September 2, 2015. If the driver enters an affected vehicle with their feet covered water and salt, it may soak through the carpet and cause corrosion to a wiring connector located in a junction box behind a kick panel to the left of the driver's footrest.
Risk
In the event of a crash, corrosion of the connector could delay deployment of the frontal air bags, increasing the risk of injury to the driver and the front seat passenger.
Remedy
MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the affected connectors, replacing any found to be corroded. A waterproof sheet will be installed over the connectors to prevent future corrosion. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in February 2016. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-16-001.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

Mitsubishi Mirage20142015