Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1222080 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | July 23, 2015 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Mitsubishi |
| Component | Airbag |
| Production period | August 30, 2006 — April 28, 2010 |
| Vehicles affected | 1,396 units |
Defect
Investigation of field-returned driver-side airbag inflators conducted by another manufacturer revealed significant variation in the density of the gas-generating propellant. Although the root cause has not been determined, there is concern that the airbag may not deploy normally during a deployment event. As a precautionary measure, the affected inflators are to be replaced with new units.
Corrective action
As a precautionary measure on all affected vehicles, replace the driver-side airbag inflator with a new unit. Retrieved units are subject to root-cause investigation.
Affected models & chassis ranges
This filing lists 1 type code(s). A vehicle is affected if its chassis number falls within one of the ranges below.
| Type code (型式) | Model | Chassis ranges |
|---|---|---|
| ABF-KB9T | TRITON | KB9T-0000101 — KB9T-0001500 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
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状況
運転者席用エアバッグのインフレータ（膨張装置）において、他社で市場回収品を調査した結果、ガス発生剤の密度にばらつきが大きいものを確認した。このため、原因は判明していないが、エアバッグ展開時に正常に展開しないおそれがあることから、予防的措置として当該インフレータを新品に交換する。
改善措置
全車両、予防的措置として、運転者席用エアバッグのインフレータを新品と交換、回収して不具合原因調査を実施する。
Source & verification
This entry reproduces public data from Japan's MLIT recall registry. English text is jdmvin.com's own translation; always verify against the official source:
https://renrakuda.mlit.go.jp/renrakuda/ris-detail-car.html?class=recalldatacar&id=3007210
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