DODGE LANCER 2007: AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL
| Make : DODGE | Model : LANCER | Year : 2007 |
| Build Dates : 2005-06-29 - 2007-06-19 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 16V334000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2016-07-19 | Date Received by ODI: 2016-05-23 | Date Added to Database: 2016-05-23 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: SR-16-002 | ||
| Component: AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 38628 | ||
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Summary:
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. "MMNA" is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 Lancer and Lancer Evolution vehicles manufactured June 29, 2005, to June 19, 2007, equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. |
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Consequence:
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death. |
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Remedy:
MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on July 19, 2016. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-16-002. |
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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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