Driver side: inflator moduleRecall 20V-035 · 1998–2000 Mitsubishi Montero
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. recall 20V-035 covers 18,123 1998–2000 Mitsubishi Montero for a driver side: inflator module problem, reported to NHTSA on January 23, 2020. The manufacturer's latest report (2022 Q4) shows 4% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 20V035000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 1998-2000 Montero vehicles. These vehicles were equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) and do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflators may absorb moisture, causing the inflators to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.
The risk
In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.
The fix
MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 25, 2021. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-20-001.
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
4%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 2,512 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from June 12, 1997 to December 31, 1999. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- Takata Non-Azide Driver Air Bag Inflator RupturesNHTSA