Mitsubishi Mirage recalled over injury risk

Recall date

September 23, 2015

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. recalls 2012–2014 Mitsubishi Mirage, I-miev

Recall number

15V594000

Brand / firm

Mitsubishi

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 13,558 units

Why it was recalled

In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not deploy or deploys late, increases the risk of occupant injury.

What was recalled

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage vehicles manufactured July 27, 2013, to November 20, 2013, and 2012 Mitsubishi i-MiEV vehicles manufactured October 28, 2011, to September 7, 2012. Due to an increased resistance in the impact sensor for the air bag system, in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the frontal, side and/or curtain air bags when the SRS warning is illuminated, the frontal air bag may have a delayed deployment and/or the side and curtian air bag may not deploy at all.

What to do

Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected impact sensors, free of charge. The recall began on November 5, 2015. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-15-011.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.