CarRecallWatch- Component
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Problem
- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2012 and 2014 i-MiEV vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, 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 front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on March 10, 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-17-001.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain air bag inflators in the passenger-side front air bag module may rupture during a crash that requires the front air bags to deploy. The propellant inside can degrade over time after long-term exposure to humidity and temperature changes, which can cause the inflator to break apart.
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 front passenger air bag inflator at no charge, and Mitsubishi Motors North America will notify owners. You can contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820 (recall number SR-17-001), and check your VIN for open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mitsubishi I-Miev | 20122014 |
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