Defect Description For Recall
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mmna) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2006-2007 Lancer And Lancer Evolution Vehicles Manufactured June 29, 2005, To June 19, 2007, Equipped With Certain Air Bag Inflators Assembled As Part Of The Passenger Frontal Air Bag Modules, And Used As Original Equipment Or Replacement Equipment. In The Event Of A Crash Necessitating Air Bag Deployment, 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
LANCER EVOLUTION
Year
2007
Recall Campaign Number
16V334000
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 Frontal Air Bag Inflator, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On July 19, 2016. Owners May Contact Mmna Customer Service At 1-888-648-7820. Mmna’S Number For This Recall Is Sr-16-002.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20050629
End Of Manufacture
20070619
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
38628
Date Owners Notified
20160719
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20160523
Make Campaign Number
SR-16-002