NHTSA Recall 20V035000
NHTSA Campaign Id 20V035000; Date: Jan. 23, 2020
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
1998 Mitsubishi Montero; 1999 Mitsubishi Montero; 2000 Mitsubishi Montero
Component: Air Bags:frontal:driver Side Inflator Module
Manufactured by: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 20,000
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
the remedy for this recall is still under development. the recall is expected to begin march 22, 2020. owners may contact mmna customer service at 1-888-648-7820. mmna's number for this recall is sr-20-001.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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