Frontal: sensor/control module-inactiveRecall 12V-372 · 2012 Mitsubishi I-MIEV
MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. recall 12V-372 covers 261 2012 Mitsubishi I-MIEV for a frontal: sensor/control module-inactive problem, reported to NHTSA on August 1, 2012.
Source: NHTSA recall 12V372000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Mitsubishi is recalling certain model year 2012 i-MiEV vehicles manufactured between November 4, 2011, and December 22, 2011. Incompatibility between the air bag sensors and the self-diagnostic software may deactivate the frontal and side airbag system. Should this occur, the SRS warning lamp would illuminate to alert the driver.
The risk
The side and curtain air bags may not deploy in a crash for which those air bags were intended to deploy, increasing the risk of personal injury to the vehicle occupants.
The fix
Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the incompatible air bag sensors with new, compatible units, free of charge. The safety recall began on during August 2012. Owners may contact Mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037.
This is Mitsubishi recall number SR-12-003.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from November 4, 2011 to December 22, 2011. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.