In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Air Bags — Frontal — Passenger Side — Inflator Module
Date Announced
APR 05, 2018
Vehicles Affected
17,120
Mitsubishi Recall # SR-18-005
NHTSA Campaign #
18V220000
Summary
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2004-2006 Mitsubishi Lancer vehicles that previously received a like-for-like passenger side frontal air bag inflator under recall 15V321 as interim remedy. Also recalled are 2004-2006 Lancer vehicles located in Guam or Saipan that previously received or never received a new inflator under 15V321 or 17V569. These passenger side frontal air bag inflators may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to explode in the event of an air bag deployment.
Actions
MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will install a final replacement passenger side frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on April 26, 2018. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-18-005.
Documents (37) Defect Notice 573 Report Recall Acknowledgement Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- RE: Michigan Department of State Letterhead – Takata Recalls Recall Quarterly Report - Report #1, 2018-2 Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- To: All Mitsubishi Dealer Principals, General Managers. Parts Managers, and Service Managers
Subject: Takata Recall Completions Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- ADVANCE TECHNICAL INFORMATION NOTICE - April 19, 2018 - RE: Lancer Passenger Side Frontal Air Bag Inflator Safety Recall Campaign Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- PARTS BULLETIN - APRIL 19, 2018 - SUBJECT: LANCER PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL AIR BAG INFLATOR - SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)- Saipan Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- To: All Mitsubishi Dealer Principals, General Managers, Parts Managers, and Service Managers
Subject: Takata Airbag Recall - UPDATE ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)- Guam ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2018-3 Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Takata Airbag Recall - Update Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2018-4 Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- TECHNICAL INFORMATION NOTICE November 20, 2018 TO: Mitsubishi Motors US & Puerto Rico Dealer Service and Parts Managers RE: Takata Air Bag Inflator Return Process – Issue Resolved Remedy Instructions and TSB - SUBJECT: LANCER PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL AIR BAG INFLATOR − SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN - April 2018 Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- RE: Mississippi Department of Public Safety Letterhead – Takata Recalls Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2019-1 Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Subject: Safety Recall Re-notification Campaign Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- TECHNICAL INFORMATION NOTICE Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers, etc) Technical Information Notice TIN-19-00-008. City of Compton Letterhead – RE: Takata Recalls. Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Arkansas Department of Motor Vehicles Letterhead – Takata Recalls Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- RE: Minnesota Department of Public Safety and Vehicle Services Division Letterhead – Takata Recalls Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers, etc.) - Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Letterhead – Takata Recalls - Technical Information Notice. TIN-19-00-006. Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers, etc.) - Wisconsin Department of Transportation Division of Motor Vehicles Letterhead – Takata Recalls - Technical Information Notice. TIN-19-00-005. Recall Quarterly Report #5, 2019-2 Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Certain 2004-2007 Lancer, 2006-2009 Raider, and 2012-2017 i-MiEV Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Certain 2004-2007 Lancer, 2006-2009 Raider, and 2012-2017 i-MiEV Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Certain 2004-2007 Lancer, 2006-2009 Raider, and 2012-2017 i-MiEV Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Technical Information Notice re Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Letterhead – Takata Recalls with sample ONL letters attached Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - RCMN-18V220-9279 / TIN1900016 Manufacturer Notices Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers, etc.) UPDATE: Takata Airbag Recall - Promotional Offer to receive a $50 Visa® Reward Card upon completion of the recall. Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers, etc.) - RE: Takata Recalls Technical Information Notice #TIN-19-00-011. North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles Letterhead. AFFECTED VEHICLES: Certain 2004-2007 Lancer, 2006-2009 Raider, and 2012-2017 i-MiEV. Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Dealer Technical Information Notice re Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles Letterhead – Takata Recalls dated 10-11-19. Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers, etc.) RE: Takata Recall Technical Information Notice #TIN-19-00-009. Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles Letterhead. RE: Certain 2004-2007 Lancer, 2006-2009 Raider, and 2012-2017 i-MiEV. Recall Quarterly Report #6, 2019-3 Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Ohio BMV Letterhead – Takata Recalls