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- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Problem
- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2004-2006 Mitsubishi Lancer vehicles that previously received a like-for-like passenger side frontal air bag inflator under recall 15V321 as interim remedy. Also recalled are 2004-2006 Lancer vehicles located in Guam or Saipan that previously received or never received a new inflator under 15V321 or 17V569. These passenger side frontal air bag inflators may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to explode in the event of an air bag deployment.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will install a final replacement passenger side frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on April 26, 2018. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-18-005.
- 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 2004-2006 Mitsubishi Lancer vehicles have a passenger side frontal air bag inflator that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion. Over time, this moisture could cause the inflator to rupture or explode when the air bag deploys. This affects vehicles that previously received an interim like-for-like replacement inflator under an earlier recall, as well as vehicles in Guam or Saipan that received or never received a replacement under earlier recalls.
If the passenger air bag deploys in a crash, the inflator could explode and send metal fragments toward the occupants, potentially causing serious injury or death.
The remedy is free. Mitsubishi will notify owners, and authorized dealers will install a final replacement passenger side frontal air bag inflator at no charge. The recall began on April 26, 2018. Owners can contact Mitsubishi Motors North America customer service at 1-888-648-7820 (recall number SR-18-005), and should check their VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mitsubishi Lancer | 200420052006 |
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