Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #15V815000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V815000 by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.. Affecting model year 2014-2015 mitsubishi mirage vehicles manufactured july 27, 2013, to september 2, 2015 Includes 55,899 affected units, Air Bag Deployment may be Delayed due to Corrosion, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2014-2015 mitsubishi mirage vehicles manufactured july 27, 2013, to september 2, 2015

Defect Summary

Mitsubishi motors north america, inc. (mmna) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 mitsubishi mirage vehicles manufactured july 27, 2013, to september 2, 2015. if the driver enters an affected vehicle with their feet covered water and salt, it may soak through the carpet and cause corrosion to a wiring connector located in a junction box behind a kick panel to the left of the driver's footrest.

Corrective Action

Mmna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the affected connectors, replacing any found to be corroded. a waterproof sheet will be installed over the connectors to prevent future corrosion. these repairs will be performed free of charge. the recall is expected to begin in february 2016. owners may contact mmna customer service at 1-888-648-7820. mmna's number for this recall is sr-16-001.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V815000
Report Received Date: 2015-12-04T00:00:00
Subject: Air bag deployment may be delayed due to corrosion
Component: Air Bags
Potentially Affected Units: 55,899

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SR-16-001
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Mitsubishi motors north america, inc. (mmna) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 mitsubishi mirage vehicles manufactured july 27, 2013, to september 2, 2015. if the driver enters an affected vehicle with their feet covered water and salt, it may soak through the carpet and cause corrosion to a wiring connector located in a junction box behind a kick panel to the left of the driver's footrest.
Consequence Summary: In the event of a crash, corrosion of the connector could delay deployment of the frontal air bags, increasing the risk of injury to the driver and the front seat passenger.
Corrective Action: Mmna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the affected connectors, replacing any found to be corroded. a waterproof sheet will be installed over the connectors to prevent future corrosion. these repairs will be performed free of charge. the recall is expected to begin in february 2016. owners may contact mmna customer service at 1-888-648-7820. mmna's number for this recall is sr-16-001.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 71.26

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NHTSA ID: 15V815000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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