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.

Air Bags — Frontal — Passenger Side — Inflator Module

Date Announced

SEP 14, 2017

Vehicles Affected

66,001

Mitsubishi Recall #

SR-17-004

NHTSA Campaign #

17V569000

Summary

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.

Actions

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. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-17-001. Note: This recall supersedes recall 15V-321.

Documents (11)

• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 4
• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 3
• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 1
• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 2
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - PARTS BULLETIN SUBJECT: LANCER PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL AIR BAG INFLATOR − SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN No: LN-IF-01-17 Date: October 2017
• Remedy Instructions and TSB - No: SR−17−004 DATE: October 2017
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - ADVANCE TECHNICAL INFORMATION NOTICE
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2017-4