MITSUBISHI — recall
Automotive · Australia · 2024-12-05
Mitsubishi vehicles may have a Takata airbag inflator allowing moisture entry
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| Country | Australia |
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| Category | Automotive |
| Published | 2024-12-05 |
| Manufacturer | Vehicles supplied under concessional pathways |
| Models affected | DELICA, FTO, PAJERO, RVR |
| Model year | 1996 - 1999 |
| Units affected | 1884 |
| Defect | Affected concessional import vehicles may be fitted with a Takata NADI 5-AT driver airbag inflator that could allow moisture to enter the unit and degrade the airbag propellant. If this occurs, the properties of the propellant may be changed so that the propellant does not react as intended during a collision, causing mis-deployment of the airbag. If an affected vehicle is involved in a collision, the airbag inflator could rupture, causing sharp metal fragments to enter the vehicle cabin at high speed, killing or injuring vehicle occupants._x000D_ There is also a risk that the airbag may unde… |
| Remedy | Owners of affected vehicles should stop driving immediately and contact an authorised Mitsubishi Motors dealer on 1800 931 811 and select Option 1. to organise their free urgent vehicle repair with replacement parts._x000D_ Consumers who are unsure of whether they are affected by this recall can refer to the attached VIN list._x000D_ Dealer locations and contact details can also be found at https://www.mitsubishi-motors.com.au/buying-tools/locate-a-dealer_x000D_ Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited did not supply these vehicles to the Australian market. Local distributors are demonstrating ext… |
| Recall number | REC-006205 |
| Official notice | View source ↗ |
What this means for sellers
| Likely platform / channel actions | OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback. |
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| Self-check for comparable products | Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here. |
| Rules & standards likely involved | the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards |
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