Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #14V031000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V031000 by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.. Affecting model year 2013 outlander sport vehicles manufactured july 20, 2012, through may 29, 2013 and equipped with leather seats Includes 733 affected units, Seat Mounted Side Air bag Wiring, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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model year 2013 outlander sport vehicles manufactured july 20, 2012, through may 29, 2013 and equipped with leather seats

Defect Summary

Mitsubishi motors north america, inc. (mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2013 outlander sport vehicles manufactured july 20, 2012, through may 29, 2013 and equipped with leather seats. in the affected vehicles, the driver side seat mounted air bag wiring may have been improperly routed during the leather seat cover installation process.

Corrective Action

Mitsubishi will notify owners and dealers will inspect the wiring of the driver side seat mounted air bag and re-route the wire if necessary, free of charge. if the wire is damaged, the seat mounted airbag will be replaced, free of chagre. the recall began on february 28, 2014. owners may contact mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037. mitsubishi's number for this recall is sr-14-001.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 14V031000

Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2014-02-04T00:00:00

Subject: Seat mounted side air bag wiring

Component: Air Bags

Potentially Affected Units: 733

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SR-14-001

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Mitsubishi motors north america, inc. (mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2013 outlander sport vehicles manufactured july 20, 2012, through may 29, 2013 and equipped with leather seats. in the affected vehicles, the driver side seat mounted air bag wiring may have been improperly routed during the leather seat cover installation process.

Consequence Summary: If the wiring is routed incorrectly, using the seat height adjustment may damage the wiring resulting in illumination of the air bag warning light. subsequently, in the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, the driver side seat mounted air bag may not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action: Mitsubishi will notify owners and dealers will inspect the wiring of the driver side seat mounted air bag and re-route the wire if necessary, free of charge. if the wire is damaged, the seat mounted airbag will be replaced, free of chagre. the recall began on february 28, 2014. owners may contact mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037. mitsubishi's number for this recall is sr-14-001.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 82.76

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