MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1999: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V035000

Make Model Year
MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1999
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2021-02-25 2020-01-23 2020-01-23

Production Dates: 1997-06-12 - 1999-12-31

Manufacturers Involved: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: SR-20-001

Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 18123

Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report

Summary

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. "MMNA" is recalling certain 1998-2000 Montero vehicles. These vehicles were equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators "NADI" and do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate "PSAN" propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflators may absorb moisture, causing the inflators to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.

Consequence

In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.

Remedy

MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 25, 2021. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-20-001.

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.