Vehicle Make / Model: | | Model Year(s): | MITSUBISHI I-MIEV | | 2012 | Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | Mfr's Report Date: JUL 31, 2012 | NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V372000 | NHTSA Action Number: N/A |
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Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE |
Potential Number of Units Affected: 261 |
Summary:
Mitsubishi is recalling certain model year 2012 i-MiEV vehicles manufactured between November 4, 2011, and December 22, 2011. Incompatibility between the air bag sensors and the self-diagnostic software may deactivate the frontal and side airbag system. Should this occur, the SRS warning lamp would illuminate to alert the driver. |
Consequence:
The side and curtain air bags may not deploy in a crash for which those air bags were intended to deploy, increasing the risk of personal injury to the vehicle occupants. |
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