Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2017-2018 Mirage G4 vehicles
— Recall Campaign #19V330000
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Mirage G4 vehicles. The internal acceleration sensor in the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Electronic Control Unit (ECU) can misinterpret vibrations, such as from poor road conditions or a flat tire, as a malfunction and disable all the vehicle's air bags.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 26,016 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
19V330000
| Manufacturer: | Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. |
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| Recall date: | April 26, 2019 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 19V330000 |
| Units affected: | 26,016 |
- Description:
- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Mirage G4 vehicles. The internal acceleration sensor in the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Electronic Control Unit (ECU) can misinterpret vibrations, such as from poor road conditions or a flat tire, as a malfunction and disable all the vehicle's air bags.
- Consequeces:
- Air bags that do not deploy increase the risk of injury in a crash.
- Corrective action:
- MMNA notified owners, and dealers will reprogram the SRS-ECU software, free of charge. The recall began May 24, 2019. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-19-001.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.