NHTSA Recall 17V793000: Inflator module (air bags)
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 144 vehicles. It affects 2016–2017 Mitsubishi I-Miev.
| NHTSA campaign | 17V793000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | SR-17-008 |
| Component | AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › PASSENGER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE |
| Report received | December 8, 2017 |
| Owner notification | December 15, 2017 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling all 2016-2017 i-MiEV vehicles, equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Safety risk
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on December 15, 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-17-008.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 17V793000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.