2006 Mitsubishi Lancer | 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer | 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer — Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
Published April 9, 2018 · Recall initiated: April 5, 2018
Summary
NHTSA records recall 18V220000, published April 9, 2018 and initiated April 5, 2018. Recalling firm: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.; 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer | 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer | 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer — Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module.
What's the hazard
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2004-2006 Mitsubishi Lancer vehicles that previously received a like-for-like passenger side frontal air bag inflator under recall 15V321 as interim remedy. Also recalled are 2004-2006 Lancer vehicles located in Guam or Saipan that previously received or never received a new inflator under 15V321 or 17V569. These passenger side frontal air bag inflators may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to explode in the event of an air bag deployment.
What to do
MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will install a final replacement passenger side frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on April 26, 2018. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-18-005.
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Recall details
- Brand
- MITSUBISHI
- Model
- LANCER
- Manufacturer
- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2006 MITSUBISHI LANCER | 2005 MITSUBISHI LANCER | 2004 MITSUBISHI LANCER
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer | 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer | 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer — Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 18V220000 on April 9, 2018. Reported hazard: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2004-2006 Mitsubishi Lancer vehicles that previously received a like-for-like passenger side frontal air bag inflator under recall 15V321 as interim remedy. Also recalled are 2004-2006 Lancer vehicles located in Guam or Saipan that previously received or never received a new inflator under 15V321 or 17V569. These passenger side frontal air bag inflators may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to explode in the event of an air bag deployment.
What should I do if I have this product?
MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will install a final replacement passenger side frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on April 26, 2018. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-18-005.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: MITSUBISHI. Model: LANCER.