NHTSA recall 17V-022 (17V022000)
air bags recall reported January 10, 2017 - about 1,964 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 17V022000
- Also written as
- 17V-022
- Manufacturer number
- SR-17-001
- Reported
- January 10, 2017
- Vehicles affected
- ~1,964
- Component
- air bags
What is being recalled
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (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.
Why it is dangerous
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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 repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 17V-022 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.