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2008-2009 Mitsubishi Lancer and Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution recall: sensor/control module-inactive

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. reported this safety recall on November 5, 2009. It covers about 29,353 vehicles.

vehicles affected
29,353
reported
Nov 5, 2009
owners notified
Nov 27, 2009
related complaints
15

Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive

What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.
Remedy
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.

Recall number 09V435000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 15 complaints about airbags problems.

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer2009 Mitsubishi Lancer2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution

Questions about recall 09V435000

Is there a recall on the 2008-2009 Mitsubishi Lancer and Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution sensor/control module-inactive?

Yes. Recall 09V435000, reported on November 5, 2009, covers about 29,353 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 09V435000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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