1996–2001 Mitsubishi Ce Lancer
- Affected
- 8,107
- Category
- Cars
- Campaign
- 10163
- Supplier
- Mitsubishi Motors Australia Ltd
The defect
Affected vehicles may be fitted with a Takata NADI 5-AT driver airbag inflator that could allow moisture to enter the unit and degrade the airbag propellant. If this occurs, the properties of the propellant may be changed so that the propellant does not react as intended during a collision, causing misdeployment of the airbag.
The hazard
If an affected vehicle is involved in a collision, the airbag inflator could rupture, causing sharp metal fragments to enter the vehicle cabin at high speed, killing or injuring vehicle occupants.There is also a risk that the airbag may underinflate in a collision and may not protect the driver as intended.
The remedy
Owners of affected vehicles should stop driving immediately and contact an authorised Mitsubishi Motors dealer on 1800 931 811 and select Option 3, Option 1 to organise their free urgent vehicle repair with replacement parts.Consumers who are not comfortable with driving the vehicle for the repair because of the risk of the airbag misdeploying, can make alternative arrangements with the Dealer during the phone call.Consumers who are unsure of whether they are affected by this recall can visit Mitsubishi Motors Takata Safety Recall website https://www.mitsubishi-motors.com.au/customer-assistance/airbag-recall, contact a Mitsubishi Motors dealer on 1800 931 811 Option 3, Option 1.Dealer locations and contact details can also be found at https://www.mitsubishi-motors.com.au/shopping-tools/locate-a-dealer
What to do
- 1Check if your vehicle is affected. This recall covers 8,107 vehicles. Use your VIN to confirm.
- 2Contact Mitsubishi Motors Australia Ltd on 1800 931 811 to arrange inspection and repair.
- 3Repairs are free of charge when arranged through an authorised dealer.
- 4Verify this recall on the official government register: vehiclerecalls.gov.au ↗
- Contact:
- Mitsubishi Motors
- Phone:
- 1800 931 811
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Recall data sourced from vehiclerecalls.gov.au under CC BY 4.0.