Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1226290 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | April 4, 2018 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Mitsubishi |
| Component | Airbag |
| Production period | August 30, 2006 — April 28, 2010 |
| Vehicles affected | 1,400 units |
Defect
In the driver-side airbag inflator, moisture protection for the propellant is inadequate. Repeated cycles of temperature and humidity variation cause the propellant to deteriorate. When the airbag deploys, this deterioration may cause the inflator housing to rupture.
Corrective action
On all vehicles, replace the airbag inflator with the corrected part.
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
運転席用エアバッグのインフレータ―（膨張装置）において、ガス発生剤の吸湿防止が不適切なため、温度および湿度変化の繰り返しによりガス発生剤が劣化することがある。このため、エアバッグ展開時にインフレータ―容器が破損することがある。
改善措置
全車両、エアバッグインフレーターを対策品と交換する。
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=3007622
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