recall information
Recall number
REC-001052
PRA number
2020/18121
Campaign number
10163
Original published date
Last updated date
make and model information
Make
MITSUBISHI
Model
CE LANCER, CE MIRAGE, NL PAJERO, WA EXPRESS, WA STARWAGON
Year range
1996 - 2001
Affected units
8,107
Identifying features
See attached VIN list
VIN (Vehicle identification number)
What are the defects?
Affected vehicles may be fitted with a Takata NADI 5-AT driver airbag inflator that could allow moisture to enter the unit and degrade the airbag propellant. If this occurs, the properties of the propellant may be changed so that the propellant does not react as intended during a collision, causing misdeployment of the airbag.
What are the hazards?
If an affected vehicle is involved in a collision, the airbag inflator could rupture, causing sharp metal fragments to enter the vehicle cabin at high speed, killing or injuring vehicle occupants.
There is also a risk that the airbag may underinflate in a collision and may not protect the driver as intended.
There is also a risk that the airbag may underinflate in a collision and may not protect the driver as intended.
What should consumers do?
Owners of affected vehicles should stop driving immediately and contact an authorised Mitsubishi Motors dealer on 1800 931 811 and select Option 3, Option 1 to organise their free urgent vehicle repair with replacement parts.
Consumers who are not comfortable with driving the vehicle for the repair because of the risk of the airbag misdeploying, can make alternative arrangements with the Dealer during the phone call.
Consumers who are unsure of whether they are affected by this recall can visit Mitsubishi Motors Takata Safety Recall website https://www.mitsubishi-motors.com.au/customer-assistance/airbag-recall, contact a Mitsubishi Motors dealer on 1800 931 811 Option 3, Option 1.
Dealer locations and contact details can also be found at https://www.mitsubishi-motors.com.au/shopping-tools/locate-a-dealer
Consumers who are not comfortable with driving the vehicle for the repair because of the risk of the airbag misdeploying, can make alternative arrangements with the Dealer during the phone call.
Consumers who are unsure of whether they are affected by this recall can visit Mitsubishi Motors Takata Safety Recall website https://www.mitsubishi-motors.com.au/customer-assistance/airbag-recall, contact a Mitsubishi Motors dealer on 1800 931 811 Option 3, Option 1.
Dealer locations and contact details can also be found at https://www.mitsubishi-motors.com.au/shopping-tools/locate-a-dealer
Supplier details
Mitsubishi Motors Australia Ltd
Who should owners/operators contact for more information?
Contact name
Mitsubishi Motors
Contact phone
1800 931 811
Contact website
Responsible regulator
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is the responsible regulator for this recall.
