NHTSA Campaign 20V035000

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Issued by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. · Reported Jan 23, 2020 · 18,123 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 1998-2000 Montero vehicles. These vehicles were equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) and do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflators may absorb moisture, causing the inflators to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.

Consequence

In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.

Remedy

MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 25, 2021. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-20-001.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1998 18,123
MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1999 18,123
MITSUBISHI MONTERO 2000 18,123

Source: NHTSA Campaign 20V035000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.