Mitsubishi Recalls 2017-2018 Mirage G4 for Air Bag Software Defect
Mitsubishi is recalling 26,016 2017-2018 Mirage G4 vehicles because a software error may disable air bags. Dealers will reprogram the system free of charge.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. 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 bags may fail to deploy, significantly increasing the risk of injury in a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury risk.
Plain-English summary
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. is recalling 26,016 2017-2018 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 vehicles. The recall addresses a defect in the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Electronic Control Unit (ECU). The internal acceleration sensor in the ECU can misinterpret vibrations from poor road conditions or a flat tire as a malfunction, which may cause the system to disable all of the vehicle's air bags.
If the air bags are disabled, they will not deploy in a crash, which increases the risk of injury to the occupants. The recall began on May 24, 2019. Mitsubishi notified owners, and dealers will reprogram the SRS-ECU software to correct the issue at no charge.
Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820 for more information. The recall number is SR-19-001. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.safercar.gov.
The recalled product
- Product
- MITSUBISHI MIRAGE G4
- Brand
- MITSUBISHI
- Manufacturer
- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Air Bags / Restraints
- Affected units
- 26,016
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 G4
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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