Mitsubishi recall: The air bag inflator might have a different air bag deployment performance than designed providing less protection
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- The airbag inflator might have a different airbag deployment performance than designed providing less protection.
- What to do
- Contact a Mitsubishi dealer to book the free repair. The driver side frontal airbag will be replaced with an alternate inflator.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
The airbag inflator might have a different airbag deployment performance than designed providing less protection.
The fix
The driver side frontal airbag will be replaced with an alternate inflator.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| L400 / SPACE GEAR | 1 Jan 1998 | 31 Dec 1999 | 19,699 |
| Space Runner | 1 Jan 1999 | 31 Dec 2000 | 19,699 |
| Colt | 1 Jan 1996 | 31 Dec 2000 | 19,699 |
| Pajero | 1 Jan 1998 | 31 Dec 2000 | 19,699 |
| Lancer | 1 Jan 1996 | 31 Dec 2000 | 19,699 |
| Lancer Station Wagon | 1 Jan 1997 | 31 Dec 2000 | 19,699 |
| Pajero Pinin | 1 Jan 1998 | 31 Dec 1998 | 19,699 |
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 July 2021. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.