Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #15V594000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V594000 by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.. Affecting model year 2014 mitsubishi mirage vehicles manufactured july 27, 2013, to november 20, 2013, and 2012 mitsubishi i-miev vehicles manufactured october 28, 2011, to september 7, 2012 Includes 13,558 affected units, Delayed Air Bag Deployment due to Impact Sensor, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2014 mitsubishi mirage vehicles manufactured july 27, 2013, to november 20, 2013, and 2012 mitsubishi i-miev vehicles manufactured october 28, 2011, to september 7, 2012

Defect Summary

Mitsubishi motors north america, inc. (mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2014 mitsubishi mirage vehicles manufactured july 27, 2013, to november 20, 2013, and 2012 mitsubishi i-miev vehicles manufactured october 28, 2011, to september 7, 2012. due to an increased resistance in the impact sensor for the air bag system, in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the frontal, side and/or curtain air bags when the srs warning is illuminated, the frontal air bag may have a delayed deployment and/or the side and curtian air bag may not deploy at all.

Corrective Action

Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected impact sensors, free of charge. the recall began on november 5, 2015. owners may contact mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. mitsubishi's number for this recall is sr-15-011.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V594000
Report Received Date: 2015-09-23T00:00:00
Subject: Delayed air bag deployment due to impact sensor
Component: Air Bags
Potentially Affected Units: 13,558

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SR-15-011
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Mitsubishi motors north america, inc. (mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2014 mitsubishi mirage vehicles manufactured july 27, 2013, to november 20, 2013, and 2012 mitsubishi i-miev vehicles manufactured october 28, 2011, to september 7, 2012. due to an increased resistance in the impact sensor for the air bag system, in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the frontal, side and/or curtain air bags when the srs warning is illuminated, the frontal air bag may have a delayed deployment and/or the side and curtian air bag may not deploy at all.
Consequence Summary: In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not deploy or deploys late, increases the risk of occupant injury.
Corrective Action: Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected impact sensors, free of charge. the recall began on november 5, 2015. owners may contact mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. mitsubishi's number for this recall is sr-15-011.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 68.81

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NHTSA ID: 15V594000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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