Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #17V022000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 17V022000 by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.. Affecting 2012 and 2014 i-miev vehicles Includes 1,964 affected units, Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2012 and 2014 i-miev vehicles
Defect Summary
Mitsubishi motors north america, inc. (mmna) is recalling certain 2012 and 2014 i-miev vehicles. these vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Corrective Action
Mmna will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. the recall began on march 10, 2017. owners may contact mmna customer service at 1-888-648-7820. mmna's number for this recall is sr-17-001.