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2012-2014 Mitsubishi I-Miev recall: inflator module

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. reported this safety recall on January 10, 2017. It covers about 1,964 vehicles.

vehicles affected
1,964
reported
Jan 10, 2017
owners notified
Mar 10, 2017
related complaints
2

Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module

What is wrong
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2012 and 2014 i-MiEV vehicles. These vehicles are 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 front air bags, 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 front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on March 10, 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1‑888‑648‑7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-17-001.

Recall number 17V022000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 2 complaints about airbags problems.

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Questions about recall 17V022000

Is there a recall on the 2012-2014 Mitsubishi I-Miev inflator module?

Yes. Recall 17V022000, reported on January 10, 2017, covers about 1,964 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 17V022000?

MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on March 10, 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1‑888‑648‑7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-17-001.

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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