Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #18V220000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V220000 by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.. Affecting 2004-2006 mitsubishi lancer vehicles that previously received a like-for-like passenger side frontal air bag inflator under recall 15v321 as interim remedy Includes 17,120 affected units, Passenger Side Front Air Bag Inflator may Explode, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2004-2006 mitsubishi lancer vehicles that previously received a like-for-like passenger side frontal air bag inflator under recall 15v321 as interim remedy
Defect Summary
Mitsubishi motors north america, inc. (mmna) is recalling certain 2004-2006 mitsubishi lancer vehicles that previously received a like-for-like passenger side frontal air bag inflator under recall 15v321 as interim remedy. also recalled are 2004-2006 lancer vehicles located in guam or saipan that previously received or never received a new inflator under 15v321 or 17v569. these passenger side frontal air bag inflators may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to explode in the event of an air bag deployment.
Corrective Action
Mmna will notify owners, and dealers will install a final replacement passenger side frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. the recall began on april 26, 2018. owners may contact mmna customer service at 1-888-648-7820. mmna's number for this recall is sr-18-005.