Recall 17V022 affects 1,964 2012, 2014 Mitsubishi I-Miev vehicles for passenger air bag inflator rupture. Repair is free at any franchised Mitsubishi dealer.
Mitsubishi is recalling 1,964 I-Miev vehicles from the 2012, 2014 model years because the passenger frontal air bag inflator can rupture after long-term exposure to humidity and temperature cycling. In a crash, metal fragments can strike occupants and cause serious injury or death, and Mitsubishi dealers will replace the inflator free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The passenger frontal air bag inflator in the 2012, 2014 Mitsubishi I-Miev sits inside the air bag module in front of the passenger seat. In a crash that calls for front air bag deployment, the inflator burns propellant to create gas that fills the air bag quickly and helps cushion the passenger.
On affected vehicles, the Takata inflator uses non-desiccated phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate propellant, which means the propellant lacks a drying agent. After years of high humidity, heat, and temperature cycling, the propellant wafers can degrade. When the air bag deploys, degraded propellant can burn too aggressively, building excessive pressure inside the inflator. That pressure can rupture the inflator body instead of sending controlled gas into the air bag.
There is no warning sign before failure. The problem is inside the passenger air bag inflator, so the vehicle can look and drive normally until a crash triggers deployment.
Who's affected?
Covers two nonconsecutive I-Miev model years with the same passenger-side front air bag inflator module.
| 2012 Mitsubishi I-Miev | front air bag |
|---|---|
| 2014 Mitsubishi I-Miev | front air bag |
| Units affected | 1,964 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific hatchback is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the passenger air bag deploys, a ruptured inflator can send metal fragments into the cabin. Those fragments can strike occupants and cause serious injury or death. Schedule the inflator replacement soon, and tell the dealer this is Mitsubishi recall 17V022. Repair is free at any franchised Mitsubishi dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2012, 2014 Mitsubishi I-Miev is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Mitsubishi dealer to schedule the free front passenger air bag inflator replacement that addresses the rupture risk.
- Keep the front passenger seat empty until the repair is complete.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it, and reference recall number 17V022 when you call.
- Call Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820 with questions about scheduling or recall SR-17-001.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Mitsubishi technician replaces the front passenger air bag inflator in the passenger frontal air bag module. The replacement parts and labor are free under recall 17V022. If you already paid expenses tied to this recall, Mitsubishi directs owners to the Mitsubishi Customer Relations Department for instructions on applying for a refund. Bring any repair invoice, payment record, and owner notification letter so the service desk can connect the claim to this recall.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| January 10, 2017 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| March 7, 2017 | Dealer notification began |
| March 7, 2017 | Dealer notification ended |
| March 10, 2017 | Owner notification mailed |
| March 10, 2017 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 17V022?
Recall 17V022 covers 1,964 2012 and 2014 Mitsubishi I-Miev vehicles with passenger frontal air bag inflators that can rupture during deployment. In a crash, metal fragments can strike occupants and cause serious injury or death. Mitsubishi dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator for free.
What should I do if my 2012 or 2014 Mitsubishi I-Miev is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 17V022. If it is, contact a franchised Mitsubishi dealer to schedule the front passenger air bag inflator replacement. Reference recall number 17V022 or Mitsubishi recall SR-17-001 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the defect repair at no cost, and Mitsubishi's remedy states that dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator free of charge. Parts and labor are covered at any franchised Mitsubishi dealer.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is an air bag inflator rupture during front air bag deployment. If the inflator ruptures in a crash, metal fragments can strike people inside the vehicle, resulting in serious injury or death. Mitsubishi's fix is to replace the affected front passenger inflator.
What if I bought my Mitsubishi I-Miev used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your 2012 or 2014 Mitsubishi I-Miev is included, then call a franchised Mitsubishi dealer or Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/17V022000 |
|---|---|
| Mitsubishi customer service | 1-888-648-7820 |
| NHTSA recall # | 17V022 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 17V022000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Misc. Document (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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