NHTSA recall 20V-035 (20V035000)
air bags recall reported January 23, 2020 - about 18,123 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 20V035000
- Also written as
- 20V-035
- Manufacturer number
- SR-20-001
- Reported
- January 23, 2020
- Vehicles affected
- ~18,123
- Component
- air bags
What is being recalled
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 1998-2000 Montero vehicles. These vehicles were equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) and do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflators may absorb moisture, causing the inflators to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.
Why it is dangerous
In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 25, 2021. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-20-001.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 20V-035 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.