NHTSA recall 20V035000
Air Bags · Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Details
What's wrong: Mitsubishi motors north america, Inc. (mmna) is recalling certain 1998-2000 Montero vehicles. These vehicles were equipped with non-azide driver air bag inflators (nadi) and do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (psan) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the nadi inflators may absorb moisture, causing the inflators to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.
Why it matters: In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.
The fix: Mmna will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 25, 2021.
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All model years NHTSA lists
1998 Mitsubishi Montero, 1999 Mitsubishi Montero, 2000 Mitsubishi Montero.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 20V035000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.