Defect Description For Recall
Mitsubishi Is Recalling Model Year 2008-2009 Lancer And Lancer Evolution Vehicles Originally Sold In Or Currently Registered In The States Of ConneCTIcut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin And District Of Columbia. In Areas Where Heavy Road Salt Is Used In The Winter, A Long Term Exposure To A Mixture Of Melted Snow With Salt Thrown Up By The Other Vehicles On The Road May Cause A Water-Salt Mixture To Adhere To The Front Impact Sensors.
Make Of Vehicle
MITSUBISHI
Model Of Vehicle
LANCER EVOLUTION
Year
2008
Recall Campaign Number
09V435000
Component Description
Air BAGS:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module
Effect Of Defect
This Coating Over Time May Cause Corrosion Of The Sensor. In The Event Of A Vehicle Crash Of The Type That Would Deploy The AirbAGS This Type Of Short-Circuit May Cause A Delay In The Deployment Of The AirbAGS Which Could Result In Driver Or Passenger Injury.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Install New Front Airbag Sensors That Have Improved Corrosion Resistance. This Service Will Be Performed Free Of Charge. The Safety Recall Began On November 27, 2009. Owners May Contact Mitsubishi Customer Relations Department At 1-888-648-7820.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20071212
End Of Manufacture
20081211
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
29353
Date Owners Notified
20091127
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20091105