CH Lancer Sedan/Wagon and CY and CZ Lancer EVO Sedan MY2004-2007
Published 19 April 2018
Product
Mitsubishi CH Lancer Sedan/Wagon Model Year 2004-2007 Mitsubishi CY Lancer EVO Sedan Model Years 2004-2007 Mitsubishi CZ Lancer EVO Sedan Model Years 2004-2007 Front passenger side airbag inflators 35 740 affected vehicles This recall is to rectify Mitsubishi Lancer vehicles that have already had their Takata airbag inflators replaced with Takata airbag inflators of the same type ('like-for-like' replacement) under PRA2015/14936 (Campaign Number 010093), which was published on 1st October 2015: https://www.productsafety.gov.au/recalls/mitsubishi-motors-australia-limited-%E2%80%94-ch-lancer-sedanwagon-and-cy-and-cz-lancer-evo-sedan-my2004-2007 This recall has been updated on 13 March 2019, 10 June 2019 and 17 July 2019 to attach updated VIN list
Why it was recalled
Airbag inflator: As it gets older, a combination of high temperatures and humidity can cause the airbag inflator propellant to degrade. If an affected vehicle is involved in a collision triggering the airbag, the metal inflator housing may explode/rupture under too much internal pressure.
Hazard
In the event that a defective airbag inflator ruptures, metal fragments may propel out through the airbag cushion towards the vehicle occupants causing serious injury or fatality.
Source: Product Safety Australia. RecallMatch AU provides a screening summary and is independent of the ACCC.