Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
MITSUBISHI
Model Of Vehicle
I-MIEV
Year
2016
Recall Campaign Number
17V793000
Component Description
Air BAGS:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator Module
Effect Of Defect
An Inflator Rupture May Result In Metal Fragments Striking The Vehicle Occupants Resulting In Serious Injury Or Death.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20150205
End Of Manufacture
20160610
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
144
Date Owners Notified
20171215
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20171208
Make Campaign Number
SR-17-008