NHTSA recall 17V022000

Air Bags · Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

January 10, 2017report date

1,964units affected

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What's wrong: Mitsubishi motors north america, Inc. (mmna) is recalling certain 2012 and 2014 I-miev vehicles. These vehicles are 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 front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after…

Why it matters: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

The fix: Mmna will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on March 10, 2017.

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All model years NHTSA lists

2012 Mitsubishi I-Miev, 2014 Mitsubishi I-Miev.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 17V022000.

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