Mitsubishi Mirage G4 recalled over injury risk

Recall date

April 26, 2019

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. recalls 2017–2018 Mitsubishi Mirage G4

Recall number

19V330000

Brand / firm

Mitsubishi

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 26,016 units

Why it was recalled

Air bags that do not deploy increase the risk of injury in a crash.

What was recalled

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Mirage G4 vehicles. The internal acceleration sensor in the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Electronic Control Unit (ECU) can misinterpret vibrations, such as from poor road conditions or a flat tire, as a malfunction and disable all the vehicle's air bags.

What to do

MMNA notified owners, and dealers will reprogram the SRS-ECU software, free of charge. The recall began May 24, 2019. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-19-001.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.