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2016-2017 Mitsubishi I-Miev recall: inflator module

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. reported this safety recall on December 8, 2017. It covers about 144 vehicles.

vehicles affected
144
reported
Dec 8, 2017
owners notified
Dec 15, 2017

Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module

What is wrong
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling all 2016-2017 i-MiEV vehicles, 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 passenger frontal air bag, 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 side frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on December 15, 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1‑888‑648‑7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-17-008.

Recall number 17V793000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 17V793000

Is there a recall on the 2016-2017 Mitsubishi I-Miev inflator module?

Yes. Recall 17V793000, reported on December 8, 2017, covers about 144 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 17V793000?

MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on December 15, 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1‑888‑648‑7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-17-008.

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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