Side/window Air Bag problems of the 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

Takata recall. Had original airbag replaced 2 yrs ago. Received a letter from Mitsubishi stating I needed to have it done again. I called customer service for Mitsubishi when I learned they no longer have a Mitsubishi dealership locally. I was advised at that time that the nearest dealership , in either direction, was 4-5 hours from where I live. I was advised that I needed to call all the mechanics in the area to find one that is certified by Mitsubishi! if I could find one and they were Mitsubishi certified, the work would be done and Mitsubishi would pay for it. However, they need to have current certification. I have called a few dealerships in the area, but no one has a certification for Mitsubishi. I didn't install the bad airbags. I would have to travel to either of these dealerships, spend the night in a motel, wait for the appointment and work to be done, and drive home. This is ridiculous! in the meantime, I have received a second letter from Mitsubishi stating that I shouldn't allow anyone to ride in the passenger seat of the car until it's repaired. I don't know if the drivers side airbag is any good either. I would appreciate all the help you can give me. I feel like my car at the present time is useless. I'm in fear of driving even to the grocery store.

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer. Consumer writes in regards to passenger side airbag safety recall. The consumer stated the dealership would not provide a convenient option to have the recall repair completed.

The contact owns a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer. While the contact was driving out of her driveway the vehicles front passenger side airbag deployed without warning filling the inside of the vehicle with white smoke. Due to the deployment of the airbag which blocked the vision of the contact the vehicle crashed into a nearby utility pole. The contact suffered injuries to her face and body . A police report was filed for the incident. The contact called the manufacturer and a report was filed for the failure. The current and failure mileages were 36400.

: the contact stated while parked with the engine idling, the driver air bag deployed without warning. It was removed and an hour later while driving 45 mph, the passenger side air bag deployed, which fractured the windshield. The vehicle was towed to the residence. Although the vehicle was not inspected, the dealer was alerted and indicated the problem was most likely an electrical short due to flooding.