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2004-2006 Mitsubishi Lancer recall: inflator module

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. reported this safety recall on April 5, 2018. It covers about 17,120 vehicles.

vehicles affected
17,120
reported
Apr 5, 2018
owners notified
Apr 26, 2018
related complaints
45

Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module

What is wrong
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2004-2006 Mitsubishi Lancer vehicles that previously received a like-for-like passenger side frontal air bag inflator under recall 15V321 as interim remedy. Also recalled are 2004-2006 Lancer vehicles located in Guam or Saipan that previously received or never received a new inflator under 15V321 or 17V569. These passenger side frontal air bag inflators may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to explode in the event of an air bag deployment.
Risk
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will install a final replacement passenger side frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on April 26, 2018. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1‑888‑648‑7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-18-005.

Recall number 18V220000

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 18V220000

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

Yes. Recall 18V220000, reported on April 5, 2018, covers about 17,120 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 18V220000?

MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will install a final replacement passenger side frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on April 26, 2018. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1‑888‑648‑7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-18-005.

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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