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SevereNHTSA·16V334000·Announced 2016-05-23

Mitsubishi Recalls Lancer Models Due to Air Bag Inflator Rupture Risk

Mitsubishi is recalling 2006-2007 Lancer and Lancer Evolution vehicles because passenger air bag inflators may rupture in a crash, potentially causing serious injury or death.

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 source text explicitly states that the defect may result in 'serious injury or death,' which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating involving significant injury or death reports.

Plain-English summary

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 Lancer and Lancer Evolution vehicles. The recall covers vehicles manufactured between June 29, 2005, and June 19, 2007, that are equipped with specific passenger frontal air bag inflator modules. These inflators were used as original equipment or as replacement equipment.

The defect involves the potential for these inflators to rupture during a crash that necessitates air bag deployment. This rupture can occur due to propellant degradation resulting from long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. If an inflator ruptures, metal fragments may strike vehicle occupants, which can result in serious injury or death.

Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator free of charge. The recall began on July 19, 2016. Owners may contact Mitsubishi Motors North America customer service at 1-888-648-7820 for more information. The recall number is SR-16-002. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
MITSUBISHI LANCER, LANCER EVOLUTION
Brand
MITSUBISHI
Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Air Bag
Hazard
Affected units
38,628

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 (2)

  • LANCER
  • LANCER EVOLUTION

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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