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1998-2000 Mitsubishi Montero recall: inflator module

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. reported this safety recall on January 23, 2020. It covers about 18,123 vehicles.

vehicles affected
18,123
reported
Jan 23, 2020
owners notified
Feb 25, 2021
related complaints
16

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module

What is wrong
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 1998-2000 Montero vehicles. These vehicles were equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) and do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflators may absorb moisture, causing the inflators to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.
Risk
In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.
Remedy
MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 25, 2021. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1‑888‑648‑7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-20-001.

Recall number 20V035000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 16 complaints about airbags problems.

1998 Mitsubishi Montero1999 Mitsubishi Montero2000 Mitsubishi Montero

Questions about recall 20V035000

Is there a recall on the 1998-2000 Mitsubishi Montero inflator module?

Yes. Recall 20V035000, reported on January 23, 2020, covers about 18,123 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 20V035000?

MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 25, 2021. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1‑888‑648‑7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-20-001.

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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