Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #09V435000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 09V435000 by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.. Includes 29,353 affected units, FRONT SENSOR SAFETY, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Mitsubishi is recalling model year 2008-2009 lancer and lancer evolution vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, virginia, west virginia, wisconsin and district of columbia. in areas where heavy road salt is used in the winter, a long term exposure to a mixture of melted snow with salt thrown up by the other vehicles on the road may cause a water-salt mixture to adhere to the front impact sensors.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install new front airbag sensors that have improved corrosion resistance. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on november 27, 2009. owners may contact mitsubishi customer relations department at 1-888-648-7820.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 09V435000

Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2009-11-05T00:00:00

Subject: Front sensor safety

Component: Air Bags

Potentially Affected Units: 29,353

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Mitsubishi is recalling model year 2008-2009 lancer and lancer evolution vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, virginia, west virginia, wisconsin and district of columbia. in areas where heavy road salt is used in the winter, a long term exposure to a mixture of melted snow with salt thrown up by the other vehicles on the road may cause a water-salt mixture to adhere to the front impact sensors.

Consequence Summary: This coating over time may cause corrosion of the sensor. in the event of a vehicle crash of the type that would deploy the airbags this type of short-circuit may cause a delay in the deployment of the airbags which could result in driver or passenger injury.

Corrective Action: Dealers will install new front airbag sensors that have improved corrosion resistance. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on november 27, 2009. owners may contact mitsubishi customer relations department at 1-888-648-7820.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 09V435000

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