recall information
Recall number
REC-006205
Campaign number
030019
Original published date
make and model information
Make
MITSUBISHI
Model
DELICA, FTO, PAJERO, RVR
Year range
1996 - 1999
Affected units
1,884
Regulator comments
Affected vehicles were originally supplied to the Australian market under a concessional entry pathway (also known as grey imports or private imports). Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited has decided to rectify these vehicles on behalf of the concessional importers. This is due to the complex and technical nature of an airbag replacement and disposal.
Identifying features
VIN (Vehicle identification number)
What are the defects?
Affected concessional import 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 mis-deployment 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 1. to organise their free urgent vehicle repair with replacement parts.
Consumers who are unsure of whether they are affected by this recall can refer to the attached VIN list.
Dealer locations and contact details can also be found at https://www.mitsubishi-motors.com.au/buying-tools/locate-a-dealer
Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited did not supply these vehicles to the Australian market. Local distributors are demonstrating extraordinary corporate citizenship in taking this recall action. In the interests of public safety Mitsubishi Motors Australia has decided to recall these vehicles.
Consumers who are unsure of whether they are affected by this recall can refer to the attached VIN list.
Dealer locations and contact details can also be found at https://www.mitsubishi-motors.com.au/buying-tools/locate-a-dealer
Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited did not supply these vehicles to the Australian market. Local distributors are demonstrating extraordinary corporate citizenship in taking this recall action. In the interests of public safety Mitsubishi Motors Australia has decided to recall these vehicles.
Supplier details
Vehicles supplied under concessional pathways
Who should owners/operators contact for more information?
Contact name
Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited
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.
