Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #12V372000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V372000 by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.. Affecting model year 2012 i-miev vehicles manufactured between november 4, 2011, and december 22, 2011 Includes 261 affected units, Air Bag Sensor, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2012 i-miev vehicles manufactured between november 4, 2011, and december 22, 2011

Defect Summary

Mitsubishi is recalling certain model year 2012 i-miev vehicles manufactured between november 4, 2011, and december 22, 2011. incompatibility between the air bag sensors and the self-diagnostic software may deactivate the frontal and side airbag system. should this occur, the srs warning lamp would illuminate to alert the driver.

Corrective Action

Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the incompatible air bag sensors with new, compatible units, free of charge. the safety recall began on during august 2012. owners may contact mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 12V372000
Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2012-08-01T00:00:00
Subject: Air bag sensor
Component: Air Bags
Potentially Affected Units: 261

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SR-12-003
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Mitsubishi is recalling certain model year 2012 i-miev vehicles manufactured between november 4, 2011, and december 22, 2011. incompatibility between the air bag sensors and the self-diagnostic software may deactivate the frontal and side airbag system. should this occur, the srs warning lamp would illuminate to alert the driver.
Consequence Summary: The side and curtain air bags may not deploy in a crash for which those air bags were intended to deploy, increasing the risk of personal injury to the vehicle occupants.
Corrective Action: Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the incompatible air bag sensors with new, compatible units, free of charge. the safety recall began on during august 2012. owners may contact mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 12V372000
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