Mitsubishi I-miev: Propellant In The Front Passenger Airbag Inflator May Be Detiorated
Recall Summary Mitsubishi is recalling 287 i-MiEV vehicles because the propellant in the front passenger airbag inflator can deteriorate over time when exposed to heat and humidity. If the airbag deploys, the inflator body may rupture and injure passengers. The fix involves replacing the passenger airbag inflator.
- Recalling firm
- MITSUBISHI
- Product
- Vehicles: MITSUBISHI i-MiEV. Units affected: 287
- Reason
- The propellant in the 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 and may injure occupants. Remedy: On affected vehicles replace the passenger airbag inflator.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2018-05-26
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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