Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #17V569000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 17V569000 by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.. Affecting 2004-2006 lancer and lancer evolution vehicles and 2004 lancer sportback vehicles Includes 66,001 affected units, Passenger Side Front Air Bag Inflator may Rupture, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2004-2006 lancer and lancer evolution vehicles and 2004 lancer sportback vehicles

Defect Summary

Mitsubishi motors north america, inc. (mitsubishi) is recalling certain 2004-2006 lancer and lancer evolution vehicles and 2004 lancer sportback vehicles. these vehicles are equipped with a passenger side frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.

Corrective Action

Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with a different inflator, free of charge. the recall began on october 12, 2017. owners may contact mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. mitsubishi's number for this recall is sr-17-001. note: this recall supersedes recall 15v-321.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 17V569000

Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2017-09-14T00:00:00

Subject: Passenger side front air bag inflator may rupture

Component: Air Bags

Potentially Affected Units: 66,001

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SR-17-004

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Mitsubishi motors north america, inc. (mitsubishi) is recalling certain 2004-2006 lancer and lancer evolution vehicles and 2004 lancer sportback vehicles. these vehicles are equipped with a passenger side frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.

Consequence Summary: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

Corrective Action: Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with a different inflator, free of charge. the recall began on october 12, 2017. owners may contact mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. mitsubishi's number for this recall is sr-17-001. note: this recall supersedes recall 15v-321.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 18.51

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