Mitsubishi Galant: Passenger Side Airbag May Suffer Delayed Deployment

Summary Eight Mitsubishi Galant vehicles are being recalled because the front passenger side airbag may deploy with a delay, which could increase the risk of passenger injury in a crash. Mitsubishi will replace the affected airbag with a compliant unit. The recall affects vehicles distributed in the United Kingdom.

Recalling firm
MITSUBISHI
Product
Vehicles: MITSUBISHI GALANT. Units affected: 8
Reason
The front passenger side air bag may suffer delayed deployment which in the worst case scenario could result in passenger injury Remedy: Affected vehicles will be recalled at which time the airbag will be replaced with a unit which complies with the correct deployment assessment criteria.
Classification
Class I
Category
vehicle recall
Country
United Kingdom
Agency
UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall date
2004-09-07
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/a6f17a72-0942-48c8-8a38-4d8bb79859b3