NHTSA recall 12V-372 (12V372000)
air bags recall reported August 1, 2012 - about 261 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 12V372000
- Also written as
- 12V-372
- Manufacturer number
- SR-12-003
- Reported
- August 1, 2012
- Vehicles affected
- ~261
- Component
- air bags
What is being recalled
Mitsubishi is recalling certain model year 2012 i-MiEV vehicles manufactured between November 4, 2011, and December 22, 2011. Incompatibility between the air bag sensors and the self-diagnostic software may deactivate the frontal and side airbag system. Should this occur, the SRS warning lamp would illuminate to alert the driver.
Why it is dangerous
The side and curtain air bags may not deploy in a crash for which those air bags were intended to deploy, increasing the risk of personal injury to the vehicle occupants.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the incompatible air bag sensors with new, compatible units, free of charge. The safety recall began on during August 2012. Owners may contact Mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 12V-372 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.