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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 18V220📅 Apr 9, 2018

2004–2006 Mitsubishi Lancer recall: airbag

⚠️ What's wrong

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2004-2006 Mitsubishi Lancer vehicles that previously received a like-for-like passenger side frontal air bag inflator under recall 15V321 as interim remedy. Also recalled are 2004-2006 Lancer vehicles located in Guam or Saipan that previously received or never received a new inflator under 15V321 or 17V569. These passenger side frontal air bag inflators may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to explode in the event of an air bag deployment.

💥 The risk

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

🔧 The fix

MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will install a final replacement passenger side frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on April 26, 2018. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-18-005.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
18V220000
Manufacturer recall #
SR-18-005
Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
17,120
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Owner phone
1-888-648-7820
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Apr 26, 2018
Built
Aug 4, 2003 – Aug 31, 2006
Recall started by
ODI
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 18V220 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 18V220?

2004–2006 Mitsubishi Lancer. 17,120 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Mitsubishi dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-888-648-7820.