Mitsubishi L400 / Space Gear: The Air Bag Inflator Might Have A Different Air Bag Deployment Performance Than Designed Providing Less Protection
Recall Summary Mitsubishi is recalling approximately 137,893 vehicles from multiple models (including L400, Space Gear, Space Runner, Colt, Pajero, Lancer, and Pajero Pinin) sold in the United Kingdom because the driver-side airbag inflators may deploy differently than intended, potentially offering reduced protection in a crash. The manufacturer will replace the affected airbag inflators with alternative ones. This is classified as a serious safety issue.
- Recalling firm
- MITSUBISHI
- Product
- Vehicles: MITSUBISHI L400 / SPACE GEAR, MITSUBISHI SPACE RUNNER, MITSUBISHI COLT, MITSUBISHI PAJERO, MITSUBISHI LANCER, MITSUBISHI LANCER STATION WAGON, MITSUBISHI PAJERO PININ. Units affected: 137,893
- Reason
- The airbag inflator might have a different airbag deployment performance than designed providing less protection. Remedy: The driver side frontal airbag will be replaced with an alternate inflator.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2021-07-25
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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