2017 Mitsubishi I-Miev | 2016 Mitsubishi I-Miev — Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
Published December 13, 2017 · Recall initiated: December 8, 2017
Summary
NHTSA records recall 17V793000, published December 13, 2017 and initiated December 8, 2017. Recalling firm: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.; 2017 Mitsubishi I-Miev | 2016 Mitsubishi I-Miev — Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module.
What's the hazard
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling all 2016-2017 i-MiEV vehicles, 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 passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
What to do
MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on December 15, 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-17-008.
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Recall details
- Brand
- MITSUBISHI
- Model
- I-MIEV
- Manufacturer
- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2017 MITSUBISHI I-MIEV | 2016 MITSUBISHI I-MIEV
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2017 Mitsubishi I-Miev | 2016 Mitsubishi I-Miev — Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 17V793000 on December 13, 2017. Reported hazard: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling all 2016-2017 i-MiEV vehicles, 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 passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
What should I do if I have this product?
MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on December 15, 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-17-008.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: MITSUBISHI. Model: I-MIEV.