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2004-2006 Mitsubishi Lancer recall: inflator module

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. reported this safety recall on September 14, 2017. It covers about 66,001 vehicles.

vehicles affected
66,001
reported
Sep 14, 2017
owners notified
Oct 12, 2017
related complaints
45

Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module

What is wrong
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain 2004-2006 Lancer and Lancer Evolution vehicles and 2004 Lancer Sportback vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with a passenger side frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
Risk
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with a different inflator, free of charge. The recall began on October 12, 2017. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1‑888‑648‑7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-17-001. Note: This recall supersedes recall 15V‑321.

Recall number 17V569000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 45 complaints about airbags problems.

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Questions about recall 17V569000

Is there a recall on the 2004-2006 Mitsubishi Lancer inflator module?

Yes. Recall 17V569000, reported on September 14, 2017, covers about 66,001 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 17V569000?

Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with a different inflator, free of charge. The recall began on October 12, 2017. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1‑888‑648‑7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-17-001. Note: This recall supersedes recall 15V‑321.

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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