Mitsubishi I-Miev: Air bags — sensor/control module-inactive

Affects Mitsubishi I-Miev · 2012 — about 261 vehicles.

The hazard

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.

What to do

Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the incompatible air bag sensors with new, compatible units, free of charge. The safety recall began on during August 2012. Owners may contact Mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational