Defect Description For Recall
Mitsubishi Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2012 I-Miev Vehicles Manufactured Between November 4, 2011, And December 22, 2011. Incompatibility Between The Air Bag Sensors And The Self-Diagnostic Software May DeActivate The Frontal And Side Airbag System. Should This Occur, The Srs Warning Lamp Would Illuminate To Alert The Driver.
Make Of Vehicle
MITSUBISHI
Model Of Vehicle
I-MIEV
Year
2012
Recall Campaign Number
12V372000
Component Description
Air BAGS:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module
Effect Of Defect
The Side And Curtain Air BAGS May Not Deploy In A Crash For Which Those Air BAGS Were Intended To Deploy, Increasing The Risk Of Personal Injury To The Vehicle Occupants.
Fix Defect
Mitsubishi Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Replace The Incompatible Air Bag Sensors With New, Compatible Units, Free Of Charge. The Safety Recall Began On During August 2012. Owners May Contact Mitsubishi At 1-800-222-0037.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20111104
End Of Manufacture
20111222
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
261
Date Owners Notified
20120821
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20120801
Make Campaign Number
SR-12-003