Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #17V793000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 17V793000 by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.. Includes 144 affected units, Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Mitsubishi motors north america, inc. (mmna) is recalling all 2016-2017 i-miev vehicles, 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 passenger frontal air bag, 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 passenger side frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. the recall began on december 15, 2017. owners may contact mmna customer service at 1-888-648-7820. mmna's number for this recall is sr-17-008.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 17V793000

Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2017-12-08T00:00:00

Subject: Passenger frontal air bag inflator may rupture

Component: Air Bags

Potentially Affected Units: 144

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SR-17-008

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Mitsubishi motors north america, inc. (mmna) is recalling all 2016-2017 i-miev vehicles, 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 passenger frontal air bag, 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 passenger side frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. the recall began on december 15, 2017. owners may contact mmna customer service at 1-888-648-7820. mmna's number for this recall is sr-17-008.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 75

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