Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
What Happened
Your vehicle's wiring may be damaged from water and salt getting into the carpet, which could cause problems with the air bag system.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're in a crash and the air bags don't deploy properly, you could be hurt more seriously than you would have been if they had worked correctly.
Free Fix
We'll inspect the wiring connectors and replace any that are damaged. We'll also install a special waterproof cover to keep water and salt out in the future, and all of this will be done for free at a dealership.
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Original — What Happened
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Mitsubishi Mirage vehicles manufactured July 27, 2013, to September 2, 2015. If the driver enters an affected vehicle with their feet covered water and salt, it may soak through the carpet and cause corrosion to a wiring connector located in a junction box behind a kick panel to the left of the driver's footrest.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
In the event of a crash, corrosion of the connector could delay deployment of the frontal air bags, increasing the risk of injury to the driver and the front seat passenger.
Original — Remedy
MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the affected connectors, replacing any found to be corroded. A waterproof sheet will be installed over the connectors to prevent future corrosion. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in February 2016. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-16-001.
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