DODGE LANCER 2005: AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL
| Make : DODGE | Model : LANCER | Year : 2005 |
| Build Dates : 2003-08-04 - 2006-09-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 17V569000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2017-10-12 | Date Received by ODI: 2017-09-14 | Date Added to Database: 2017-09-15 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: SR-17-004 | ||
| Component: AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 66001 | ||
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Summary:
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. "Mitsubishi" is recalling certain 2004-2006 Lancer and Lancer Evolution vehicles and 2004 Lancer Sportback vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with a passenger side frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture. |
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Consequence:
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death. |
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Remedy:
Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with a different inflator, free of charge. The recall began on October 12, 2017. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-17-001. Note: This recall supersedes recall 15V-321. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov. |
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