Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
What Happened
Your vehicle's passenger side front air bag module has an inflator that might not work properly after a long time, due to humidity and temperature changes.
Risk if Unfixed
If this inflator ruptures in a crash, it could send sharp metal fragments into the passenger area, causing serious injury or even death.
Free Fix
We'll replace the faulty air bag inflator for you at no cost, and you'll be notified when it's time to schedule the repair. You can also contact us at 1-888-648-7820 to get started.
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Original — What Happened
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 Lancer and Lancer Evolution vehicles manufactured June 29, 2005, to June 19, 2007, equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on July 19, 2016. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-16-002.
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