Mitsubishi Shogun (lwb): Propellant In The Driver And Passenger Side Airbag Inflators May Have Deteriorated
Recall Summary Mitsubishi is recalling 68,240 Shogun vehicles (both long and short wheelbase models) sold in the United Kingdom because the propellant in the driver and passenger front airbag inflators may deteriorate over time in hot and humid conditions. If the airbags deploy in an accident, the deteriorated inflator could rupture and cause injury. The fix involves replacing both front airbag inflators.
- Recalling firm
- MITSUBISHI
- Product
- Vehicles: MITSUBISHI SHOGUN (LWB), MITSUBISHI SHOGUN (SWB). Units affected: 68,240
- Reason
- The propellant (ammonium nitrate) in the inflator of the drivers and passengers front airbag inflator may deteriorate due to high temperature and humid conditions over a longer period in use. As a result the inflator body may rupture during airbag deployment in the event of an accident where the airbags are required to be deployed. The inflator body may rupture during airbag deployment with the potential to cause injury. Remedy: Replacement of the driver and passenger front airbag inflators.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2017-10-30
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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