Mitsubishi Recall SR-20-001: Air Bag Inflators May Rupture Or Underinflate Bag

1998 Mitsubishi Montero

In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.

Air Bags — Frontal — Driver Side — Inflator Module

Summary
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 1998-2000 Montero vehicles. These vehicles were equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) and do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflators may absorb moisture, causing the inflators to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.
Actions
MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 25, 2021. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-20-001.
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Date Announced
JAN 23, 2020
Vehicles Affected
18,123
Mitsubishi Recall #
SR-20-001
NHTSA Campaign #
20V035000
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