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2006-2007 Mitsubishi Lancer and Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution recall: inflator module

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. reported this safety recall on May 23, 2016. It covers about 38,628 vehicles.

vehicles affected
38,628
reported
May 23, 2016
owners notified
Jul 19, 2016
related complaints
17

Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module

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.
Risk
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
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 1‑888‑648‑7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-16-002.

Recall number 16V334000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 17 complaints about airbags problems.

2006 Mitsubishi Lancer2007 Mitsubishi Lancer2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution2007 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution

Questions about recall 16V334000

Is there a recall on the 2006-2007 Mitsubishi Lancer and Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution inflator module?

Yes. Recall 16V334000, reported on May 23, 2016, covers about 38,628 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 16V334000?

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 1‑888‑648‑7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-16-002.

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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