Mitsubishi L200: Airbag May Release Shrapnel If Deployed

Mitsubishi L200 Airbag Recall Summary Mitsubishi is recalling 87,398 L200 vehicles in the United Kingdom because the driver side airbag inflator may release shrapnel when deployed, which could injure the driver. The fix involves replacing the airbag inflator on affected vehicles. This is classified as a serious safety issue.

Recalling firm
MITSUBISHI
Product
Vehicles: MITSUBISHI L200. Units affected: 87,398
Reason
Certain driver side airbags the inflator might release shrapnel from the inflator container during deployment which could injure the driver. Remedy: On affected vehicles replace air bag inflator.
Classification
Class I
Category
vehicle recall
Country
United Kingdom
Agency
UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall date
2016-11-30
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/6223aea5-9f04-4e4d-9570-c1df57ee0aa9