Recall 17V793 affects 144 2016-2017 Mitsubishi I-Miev vehicles for passenger air bag inflators at risk of rupture. Free repair at any franchised Mitsubishi dealer.
Mitsubishi is recalling 144 2016-2017 I-Miev vehicles under recall 17V793 because the passenger frontal air bag inflator can rupture after long-term humidity and temperature cycling. In a crash that deploys the air bag, metal fragments can strike occupants and cause serious injury or death; the Mitsubishi dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The passenger frontal air bag inflator in 2016-2017 Mitsubishi I-Miev vehicles is the small sealed device inside the passenger air bag module that fills the bag during a crash. When a crash sensor calls for deployment, the inflator burns propellant and produces gas so the air bag opens in front of the passenger. The module is supposed to deploy without the inflator body breaking apart.
On affected I-Miev vehicles, Mitsubishi says certain inflators were used as original equipment or replacement equipment. After long-term exposure to absolute humidity, which means the amount of water vapor in the air, and repeated temperature changes, the propellant inside the inflator degrades. If the passenger frontal air bag deploys in a crash, that degraded propellant can make the inflator rupture instead of staying contained.
There is no warning sign before failure. The problem is inside the sealed inflator, so an owner will not feel a drivability change or see a normal air bag warning light that confirms this defect.
Who's affected?
Covers the 2016 and 2017 I-Miev model years, both tied to the passenger-side front air bag inflator module.
| 2017 Mitsubishi I-Miev | front air bag |
|---|---|
| 2016 Mitsubishi I-Miev | front air bag |
| Units affected | 144 |
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?
An inflator rupture in NHTSA campaign 17V793 can send metal fragments into the cabin and strike occupants, with a risk of serious injury or death. The recall does not list a warning sign before rupture, so confirm your VIN and schedule the inflator replacement promptly. Repair will be free at any franchised Mitsubishi dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2016-2017 Mitsubishi I-Miev is included in this recall.
- Contact your nearest franchised Mitsubishi dealer and ask whether the free passenger air bag inflator replacement is open for your VIN.
- Reference recall number 17V793 when you call, and bring the Mitsubishi recall notice if you received one.
- Schedule the passenger side frontal air bag inflator replacement that fixes the rupture risk during air bag deployment.
- Call Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820 with questions about recall SR-17-008.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Mitsubishi technician replaces the passenger side frontal air bag inflator, the part inside the passenger frontal air bag module that produces the gas for deployment. The dealer repair will be free once available, with parts and labor covered. Mitsubishi said the recall began on December 15, 2017. When you speak with the service desk, ask them to confirm the passenger inflator part and recall number SR-17-008.
Timeline
| December 8, 2017 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| December 15, 2017 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 17V793?
Recall 17V793 covers 144 2016-2017 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 replace the passenger-side frontal air bag inflator for free.
What should I do if my 2016-2017 Mitsubishi I-Miev is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 17V793. If it is, contact a franchised Mitsubishi dealer to schedule the passenger-side frontal air bag inflator replacement. Reference recall number 17V793 and Mitsubishi recall SR-17-008 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Mitsubishi will replace the passenger-side frontal air bag inflator free of charge at any franchised Mitsubishi dealer.
What is the safety risk in recall 17V793?
The safety risk is an air bag inflator rupture during a crash that requires passenger frontal air bag deployment. If the inflator ruptures, metal fragments can strike people inside the vehicle and cause serious injury or death.
What if I bought my Mitsubishi I-Miev used?
The free recall repair still applies. Federal recall law follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific I-Miev is included, then call a franchised Mitsubishi dealer and reference recall 17V793.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/17V793000 |
|---|---|
| Mitsubishi customer service | 1-888-648-7820 |
| NHTSA recall # | 17V793 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 17V793000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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