Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
What Happened
The passenger side airbag inflator module is a critical safety component that deploys in a crash to protect you. In some 2000-2005 Eclipse, Sebring, and Stratus models, this module could fail, causing the airbag to deploy in a way that might detach the passenger side sun visor.
Risk if Unfixed
If the sun visor detaches and flies backward, you're at risk of getting hit by it, which could cause injury. In a crash, this could lead to serious harm.
Free Fix
Your dealer will secure the passenger sun visor with a tether strap, ensuring it stays in place during an airbag deployment. This repair is completely free of charge.
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Original — What Happened
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2000-2005 Eclipse vehicles manufactured April 5, 1999, to December 17, 2004, 2001-2005 Eclipse Spyder vehicles manufactured January 19, 2000, to March 18, 2005, 2001-2005 Chrysler Sebring vehicles manufactured April 17, 2000, to February 21, 2005, and 2001-2005 Dodge Stratus vehicles manufactured April 17, 2000, to February 22, 2005. In the affected vehicles, the passenger side sun visor may be folded down in such a position that, if the passenger frontal air bag deploys, the passenger side sun visor may detach.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the passenger side sun visor detaches and is propelled rearward, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.
Original — Remedy
MMNA will notify their owners, and Chrysler will notify the Chrysler and Dodge owners. Dealers will install a tether strap to retain the passenger sun visor, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2015. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-15-005. Chrysler and Dodge owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R30.
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