Recall 17V-793
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. recalled the 2016 to 2017 Mitsubishi I-Miev: Air bags (frontal, passenger side, inflator module).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 17V-793
- Reported
- December 8, 2017
- Vehicles affected
- 144 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
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 side frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on December 15, 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-[removed]. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-17-008.
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 I-Miev 2016 to 2017