Mitsubishi recall: Activation of a non-dessicated ammonium nitrate inflator with degraded propellant may result in an inflator rupture
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- Activation of a non-desiccated ammonium nitrate inflator with degraded propellant may result in an inflator rupture.
- What to do
- Contact a Mitsubishi dealer to book the free repair. Replace the airbag inflator (LANCER) or the airbag module (i) with a new non-AN (ammonium nitrate) based unit.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
Activation of a non-desiccated ammonium nitrate inflator with degraded propellant may result in an inflator rupture.
The fix
Replace the airbag inflator (LANCER) or the airbag module (i) with a new non-AN (ammonium nitrate) based unit.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancer Jt | 3 Nov 2004 | 31 Mar 2008 | 13,756 |
| Lancer Evolution | 9 Jan 2004 | 19 Jun 2007 | 13,756 |
| Lancer Jt Evolution | 17 Feb 2004 | 20 Nov 2006 | 13,756 |
| i-Car | 27 Jan 2006 | 14 Nov 2007 | 13,756 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 25 January 2019. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.