SR-18-005 - LANCER PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL AIR BAG INFLATOR − SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN - 2004-2006 Mitsubishi Lancer

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April 5, 2018 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V220000

Passenger Side Front Air Bag Inflator may Explode

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V220

Manufacturer Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

Components AIR BAGS

Potential Number of Units Affected 17,120

 

Summary

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2004-2006 Mitsubishi Lancer vehicles that previously received a like-for-like passenger side frontal air bag inflator under recall 15V321 as interim remedy. Also recalled are 2004-2006 Lancer vehicles located in Guam or Saipan that previously received or never received a new inflator under 15V321 or 17V569. These passenger side frontal air bag inflators may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to explode in the event of an air bag deployment.

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SR-17-008 - Passenger Side Frontal Air Bag Inflator - 2016-2017 Mitsubishi i-MiEV

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V793
Manufacturer Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Components AIR BAGS
Potential Number of Units Affected 144

 

Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture

An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

 

Summary

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling all 2016-2017 i-MiEV vehicles, equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

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SR-18-004 - OUTLANDER SPORT WINDSHIELD WIPER LINK − SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN - 2011-2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

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February 9, 2018

Wiper Link Can Corrode Due to Moisture Exposure

Loss of wiper function can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V103

Manufacturer Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

Components VISIBILITY

Potential Number of Units Affected 158,651

 

Summary

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2011-2016 Outlander Sport vehicles. Water may enter between the hood and windshield and cause the front wiper link ball joint to corrode, possibly resulting in the wiper link separating and the wipers becoming inoperative.

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SR-18-003 - SUNROOF − SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN - 2007-2010 Mitsubishi

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January 26, 2018

Sun Roof Glass may Detach from Assembly

If the sunroof glass detaches from the assembly while driving, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V071

Manufacturer Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

Components VISIBILITY

Potential Number of Units Affected 56,641

 

Summary

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2007-2010 Outlander, 2008-2010 Lancer, 2009-2010 Lancer Evolution, and 2010 Lancer Sportback vehicles equipped with sunroofs. The sunroof glass may detach from the sunroof assembly, becoming a road hazard to other vehicles.

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SR-18-002 - PARKING BRAKE CORROSION − SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN - 2013-2016 Mitsubishi Outlander

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January 26, 2018

Parking Brake Actuators may Corrode

If the parking brake actuator shaft binds, the parking brake may not engage or disengage fully. If the parking brake does not engage properly, the vehicle may move unexpectedly if it is parked on a slope, increasing the risk of a crash.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V070

Manufacturer Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

Components PARKING BRAKE

Potential Number of Units Affected 170,354

 

Summary

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Outlander and 2013-2016 Outlander Sport vehicles. Water may enter the rear brake calipers causing the parking brake actuator shafts to corrode and possibly bind.

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