2007 MITSUBISHI LANCER RECALL - #16V334000
RECALL FOR AIR BAGS : FRONTAL : PASSENGER SIDE : INFLATOR MODULE
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.
Information provided by the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
•
Send to a friend
•
Hide Form
Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2007 MITSUBISHI LANCER |
|
| Manufacturer |
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
6/29/2005 - 6/19/2007 |
| Recalled on |
5/23/2016 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
7/19/2016 |
| # Affected |
38,628 |
| Recalled for |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE |
|
|
| 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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| See also |
2007 MITSUBISHI LANCER Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, CONTROL ARM, LOWER ARM
|
| Technical Service Bulletins |
Dec 07, 2021 - 140000 AIR BAGS
This Technical Information Notice was sent to dealers informing them of the limited-time promotional offer for customers affected by the TAKATA Airbag recall and also urged dealers to accurately capture customer data during visits.
Feb 05, 2021 - 140000 AIR BAGS
This is a Technical Information Notice sent to dealers informing then MMNA has put together a new limited-time promotional offer for customers affected by the Takata Airbag Inflator Recall Campaign as part of our continuing efforts to minim
Jun 22, 2020 - 350000 EQUIPMENT
This Technical Information Notice revises TIN-20-00-007 informing dealers TK Services has confirmed that pickup service has resumed for dealerships and customer facilities.
Feb 10, 2020 - 160000 STRUCTURE
This Technical Service Bulletin updates the door adjustment procedure in the Body Section of the applicable service manuals.
Jan 27, 2020 - 350000 EQUIPMENT
This TSB contains troubleshooting steps for diagnosis of various customer complaints relating to the audio system speakers in Mitsubishi vehicles equipped with original equipment audio components.
View all Technical Service Bulletins
|
|