NHTSA recall 09V435000
Air Bags · Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Details
What's wrong: In areas where heavy road salt is used in the winter, a long term exposure to a mixture of melted snow with salt thrown up by the other vehicles on the road may cause a water-salt mixture to adhere to the front impact sensors.
Why it matters: This coating over time may cause corrosion of the sensor. In the event of a vehicle crash of the type that would deploy the airbags this type of short-circuit may cause a delay in the deployment of the airbags which could result in driver or passenger injury.
The fix: Dealers will install new front airbag sensors that have improved corrosion resistance. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on November 27, 2009.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer
- 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
- 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer
- 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
All model years NHTSA lists
2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 09V435000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.