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

makesAndModels

2012 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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 17V022000
Report Received Date: 2017-01-10T00:00:00
Subject: Passenger frontal air bag inflator may rupture
Component: Air Bags
Potentially Affected Units: 1,964

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SR-17-001
Recall Type: Vehicle
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.
Consequence Summary: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 60.44

Metadata

SID: row-fec7-nt8n~7dmf
NHTSA ID: 17V022000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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