NHTSA Campaign 17V022000

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Issued by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. · Reported Jan 10, 2017 · 1,964 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2012 and 2014 i-MiEV vehicles. These vehicles are 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 front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

Consequence

An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on March 10, 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-17-001.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
MITSUBISHI I-MIEV 2012 1,964
MITSUBISHI I-MIEV 2014 1,964

Source: NHTSA Campaign 17V022000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.