Mitsubishi Motors North America – Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture

Mitsubishi Motors North America (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 long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.


Report Received Date 01/10/2017
NHTSA ID 17V022000
Consequence Summary An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Corrective Action MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on March 10, 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-17-001.
Recall Code SR-17-001
Potentially Affected 1964
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V022000)