Passenger side: inflator moduleRecall 16V-401 · Chrysler and Dodge vehicles
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. recall 16V-401 covers 16,315 Chrysler and Dodge vehicles for a passenger side: inflator module problem, reported to NHTSA on June 3, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q4) shows 1% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V401000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2001-2002 Chrysler Sebring and Dodge Stratus vehicles, equipped with beige interiors. The affected vehicles were previously repaired for a recall issue using an incorrect part. The incorrect part may not prevent the passenger side sun visor from detaching if the passenger frontal air bag deploys and the passenger side sun visor is folded down in a certain position.
The risk
If the passenger side sun visor detaches and is propelled rearward, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.
The fix
Chrysler will notify the affected owners. Dealers will install the correct tether strap to retain the passenger sun visor, free of charge. The recall began July 26, 2016, owners will be sent a second email when parts are available. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
1%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 4,146 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from July 29, 2000 to June 24, 2002. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.