The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·15V815000·Announced 2015-12-04

Mitsubishi Recalls 2014-2015 Mirage Vehicles for Air Bag Wiring Defect

Mitsubishi is recalling 2014-2015 Mirage vehicles because water and salt corrosion may delay frontal air bag deployment in a crash.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where air bag deployment may be delayed in a crash, increasing the risk of injury, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury reports or structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. is recalling approximately 55,899 model year 2014-2015 Mitsubishi Mirage vehicles manufactured between July 27, 2013, and September 2, 2015. The recall addresses a defect where water and salt soaking through the carpet can cause corrosion to a wiring connector in a junction box behind the driver's left kick panel.

In the event of a crash, this corrosion could delay the deployment of the frontal air bags, increasing the risk of injury to the driver and front seat passenger. Dealers will inspect the affected connectors, replace any found to be corroded, and install a waterproof sheet to prevent future corrosion. These repairs will be performed free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin in February 2016. Owners may contact Mitsubishi Motors North America customer service at 1-888-648-7820 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236. Mitsubishi's recall number for this action is SR-16-001.

The recalled product

Product
MITSUBISHI MIRAGE
Brand
MITSUBISHI
Affected units
55,899

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • MIRAGE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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