Recall 16V-334
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. recalled the 2006 to 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer and 1 other model: Air bags (frontal, passenger side, inflator module).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 16V-334
- Reported
- May 23, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- 38,628 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix
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-[removed]. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-16-002.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Mitsubishi Lancer 2006 to 2007
- Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 2006 to 2007