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NHTSA recall 15V594000

Air Bags · Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

September 23, 2015report date
13,558units affected
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What's wrong: Mitsubishi motors north america, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage vehicles manufactured July 27, 2013, to November 20, 2013, and 2012 Mitsubishi I-miev vehicles manufactured October 28, 2011, to September 7, 2012. Due to an increased resistance in the impact sensor for the air bag system, in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the frontal, side and/or curtain air…

Why it matters: In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not deploy or deploys late, increases the risk of occupant injury.

The fix: Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected impact sensors, free of charge. The recall began on November 5, 2015.

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All model years NHTSA lists

2012 Mitsubishi I-Miev, 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 15V594000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.