Recall 20V035000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE Defect in 1998-2000 MITSUBISHI MONTERO
RECALL This recall affects up to 18,123 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 20V035000 |
| Manufacturer | Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. |
| Vehicles Affected | 18,123 |
| Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
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