2017 MITSUBISHI I-MIEV; 2016 MITSUBISHI I-MIEV
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Mitsubishi Motors North America is recalling all 2016-2017 i-MiEV vehicles because certain passenger side frontal air bag inflators may rupture during a crash. The rupture can occur due to propellant degradation after long-term exposure to humidity and temperature changes. When this happens, metal fragments from the inflator may strike vehicle occupants and cause serious injury or death.
To address this issue, Mitsubishi dealers will replace the passenger side frontal air bag inflator at no charge. The recall began on December 15, 2017. Owners of affected vehicles should contact Mitsubishi Motors North America customer service at 1-888-648-7820, referencing recall number SR-17-008, to arrange for the replacement.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
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.
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.
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