NHTSA recall 17V569000
Air Bags · Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Details
What's wrong: Mitsubishi motors north america, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain 2004-2006 Lancer and Lancer Evolution vehicles and 2004 Lancer Sportback vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with a passenger side frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
Why it matters: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix: Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with a different inflator, free of charge. The recall began on October 12, 2017.
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All model years NHTSA lists
2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 17V569000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.