Passenger side: inflator moduleRecall 17V-569 · 2004–2006 Mitsubishi Lancer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. recall 17V-569 covers 66,001 2004–2006 Mitsubishi Lancer for a passenger side: inflator module problem, reported to NHTSA on September 14, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q1) shows 11% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V569000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain 2004-2006 Lancer and Lancer Evolution vehicles and 2004 Lancer Sportback vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with a passenger side frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
The risk
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix
Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with a different inflator, free of charge. The recall began on October 12, 2017. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-17-001. Note: This recall supersedes recall 15V-321.
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
11%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 10,119 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 4, 2003 to September 1, 2006. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- Air Bag Inflator RuptureNHTSA