2 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL
Posted on: 2017-12-13
Description
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.
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 side frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on december 15, 2017. Owners may contact mmna customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mmna's number for this recall is sr-17-008.
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.
DEFECT #2 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
Posted on: 2019-11-12
Description
Mitsubishi motors north america, inc. (mmna) is recalling certain 2012-2017 i-miev vehicles. Water may penetrate the brake assist vacuum pump, causing corrosion and a failure of the brake vacuum pump.
Consequence
Without the brake vacuum pump, the driver will experience a sudden loss of braking assist, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Mmna will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake vacuum pump, free of charge. The recall began january 7, 2020. Owners may contact mmna customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mmna's number for this recall is sr-19-002.
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.