Recalls for 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution

DEFECT #1 - AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL

Posted on: 2016-05-23
Description
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.  

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

Corrective Action
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.

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.