Tl* the contact owns a 2004 mitsubishi lancer. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v321000 (air bags) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable timeframe to schedule the recall repair. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact was not experiencing a failure. Updated 11/18/15*lj
2004 Mitsubishi Lancer airbags complaints
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I am an owner of two mitsubishi cars; one bought new at a mits. Dealer in tucson, az 11 years ago and the other bought just a couple of months ago at a used car lot in tucson, az. Yesterday, I received an 'important safety recall' notice for both cars via mail. It's recommended to take care of the recall of the passenger air bag, that is described as causing serious injury or death. Yet, there is currently no local dealer where I live. Therefore, I called the phone number listed on the notice to address my concern. I was told I'd have to travel to another city over 80 miles one way to have this remedied. This would be much too inconvenient, unlike the promised 'every effort to minimize inconvenience' the notice reference. Shouldn't they allow this to be done by a certified mechanic in the city of tucson where I purchased the cars and reside; it's not my fault that they've had maultiple dealerships close down here? I am very unhappy with mits. Right now for causing me to have fear and not helping with the problem they informed me of... Not sure what to do...updated 08/25/15 *bf updated 10/26/2015
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 mitsubishi lancer. The contact received a recall notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v752000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
2004 mitsubishi lancer. Consumer would like manufacturer to pay for shipping the vehicle and getting it repaired due to air bag recall. *ta the consumer has not received a response from mitsubishi. Updated 03/11/15
Dear administrator: there has been no accident....I am following instruction from letter. I recently received a letter notifying me of a safety recall regarding the passenger air bag inflater housing for 2004-2005 mitsubishi lancer vehicles. I currently still own a 2004 lancer mitsubishi and I am extremely concerned for the safety of any front seat occupants. Therefore, I immediately responded to the letter from mitsubishi and followed your instructions. Unfortunately, the response that I received was shocking and quite frankly, ridiculous! I was informed that I would be responsible to pay to ship my car from maui to honolulu in order to get my car repaired! The notification letter clearly states under the reason for notice that the safety recalls are in the areas of hawaii, florida, puerto rico, and the us virgin islands. Mitsubishi should assume that ?special arrangements? Would have to be offered to service and repair in order to meet the requirements of the national traffic and motor vehicle safety act. If you recognized that this recall affects island customers why are you penalizing them for your manufacturing mistake, forcing them to ship their cars inter-island for repair? I am asking that mitsubishi please assume their responsibility and comply with the national traffic and motor vehicle safety act and pay for the shipping of my car from maui to honolulu to have my car repaired. At a minimum allow a certified mitsubishi motor dealer or certified mechanic in maui to make the necessary repair. Please keep this letter in your archives as my attempt to find a solution to get my car repaired to avoid injury or any life changing events as a result of negligence on your behalf. Best regards [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 mitsubishi lancer. While the contact was driving out of her driveway the vehicles front passenger side airbag deployed without warning filling the inside of the vehicle with white smoke. Due to the deployment of the airbag which blocked the vision of the contact the vehicle crashed into a nearby utility pole. The contact suffered injuries to her face and body . A police report was filed for the incident. The contact called the manufacturer and a report was filed for the failure. The current and failure mileages were 36400.
Dt*: the contact stated while parked with the engine idling, the driver air bag deployed without warning. It was removed and an hour later while driving 45 MPH, the passenger side air bag deployed, which fractured the windshield. The vehicle was towed to the residence. Although the vehicle was not inspected, the dealer was alerted and indicated the problem was most likely an electrical short due to flooding.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle's app sensor went out, which caused the vehicle to decelerate rapidly and not rev past 2500 rpms. The service department was contacted but could not find the cause of the problem. The app sensor was replaced 5 times. The contact had repair invoices available upon request. Updated 10/25/2006 - the brake light indicator on the dash remained on at all times. The dealer replaced the alternator. The ses light illuminated intermittently and the vehicle lacked power. The clutch slipped at time. The dealer replaced the clutch disc.
The vehicle was involved in a front collision accident. The air bag did not deploy upon impact. Manufacturer was contacted by consumer.
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