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Mitsubishi Lancer Recall 16V334: Passenger Airbag May Rupture and Spray Metal Fragments

NHTSA campaign 16V334, reported May 23, 2016, 38,628 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The passenger-side frontal airbag inflator in certain vehicles built between June 2005 and June 2007 may rupture if the airbag deploys in a crash. Long-term exposure to humidity and temperature changes can degrade the propellant inside the inflator, which can cause it to fail under the force of deployment.

If the inflator ruptures, metal fragments can strike the occupants of the vehicle, which may result in serious injury or death.

The repair is free. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal airbag inflator at no cost. Owners can contact Mitsubishi Motors North America customer service at 1-888-648-7820, referencing recall SR-16-002, and should check their VIN for open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 16V334Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Problem
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 Lancer and Lancer Evolution vehicles manufactured June 29, 2005, to June 19, 2007, equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Risk
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on July 19, 2016. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-16-002.
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 Lancer20062007
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution20062007