Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 Lancer and Lancer Evolution vehicles manufactured June 29, 2005, to June 19, 2007, equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Mitsubishi Motors North America – Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture
| Report Received Date | 05/23/2016 |
| NHTSA ID | 16V334000 |
| 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 passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on July 19, 2016. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-16-002. |
| Recall Code | SR-16-002 |
| Potentially Affected | 38628 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V334000) |
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