2004 Mitsubishi Lancer
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Recalls
7 recalls name the 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer. Newest first.
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2004-2006 Mitsubishi Lancer vehicles that previously received a like-for-like passenger side frontal air bag inflator under recall 15V321 as interim remedy. Also recalled are 2004-2006 Lancer vehicles located in Guam or Saipan that previously received or never received a new inflator under…
Risk and remedy
Risk
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will install a final replacement passenger side frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on April 26, 2018. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-18-005.
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain 2004-2006 Lancer and Lancer Evolution vehicles and 2004 Lancer Sportback vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with a passenger side frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
Risk and remedy
Risk
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with a different inflator, free of charge. The recall began on October 12, 2017. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-17-001. Note: This recall supersedes recall 15V-321.
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2002-2007 Lancer, 2004 Lancer Wagon, 2003-2006 Lancer Evolution, 2003-2006 Outlander and 2007-2013 Outlander V-6 vehicles originally sold in, or ever registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota…
Risk and remedy
Risk
A detached front control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front cross members. Depending on the level of existing corrosion, either a sealing/anti-corrosion agent will be applied or the front cross member will be replaced with a new one that has a sealing/anti-corrosion agent applied to it. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began January 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-16-003.
Dope, inc. IS recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dope, inc. Will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on july 28, 2009. owners may contact dope, inc. At 1-626-272-1798.
Certain tradesonic combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. combination lamps not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Lack of amber side reflectors in the lamps will decrease lighting visibility to other drivers and may possibly result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Tradesonic will notify owners and replace the lamps free of charge. the recall IS expected to begin during july 2006. owners may contact tradesonic at 626-934-8884.
Certain anzo combination headlamp assemblies sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles. some combination lamps are not equipped with amber side reflectors which fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Risk and remedy
Risk
Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Anzo will notify owners and replace the headlamps free of charge. the recall began may 9, 2006. owners may contact anzo USA at 909-468-3688.
Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, 'occupant crash protection.' the bilingual english/spanish removable air bag warning labels affixed to the dash and to the sunvisor do not meet the size requirements of the standard.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This does not meet the requirements of the standard.
Remedy
Mitsubishi caribbean will mail a customer notification letter containing a written description and a graphic of the bi-lingual dashboard air bag warning label. in addition, all current 2000-2004 nativa owners will also receive replacement air bag alert labels for the sun visors. this recall IS expected to begin during march or april 2005. the notification to the nativa owners IS expected to begin during april or may 2005. owners should contact mitsubishi caribbean at 1-787-251-8715.
Owner complaints
80 complaints7 involved a crash3 involved a fire4 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Air bags
Takata recall. Had original airbag replaced 2 yrs ago. Received a letter from mitsubishi stating I needed to have it done again. I called customer service for mitsubishi when I learned they no longer have a mitsubishi dealership locally. I was advised at that time that the nearest dealership , in…
Takata recall. Had original airbag replaced 2 yrs ago. Received a letter from mitsubishi stating I needed to have it done again. I called customer service for mitsubishi when I learned they no longer have a mitsubishi dealership locally. I was advised at that time that the nearest dealership , in either direction, was 4-5 hours from where I live. I was advised that I needed to call all the mechanics in the area to find one that IS certified by mitsubishi! if I could find one and they were mitsubishi certified, the work would be done and mitsubishi would pay for it. However, they need to have current certification. I have called a few dealerships in the area, but no one has a certification for mitsubishi. I didn't install the bad airbags. I would have to travel to either of these dealerships, spend the night in a motel, wait for the appointment and work to be done, and drive home. This IS ridiculous! in the meantime, I have received a second letter from mitsubishi stating that I shouldn't allow anyone to ride in the passenger seat of the car until it's repaired. I don't know if the drivers side airbag IS any good either. I would appreciate all the help you can give me. I feel like my car at the present time IS useless. I'm in fear of driving even to the grocery store.
- Air bags
2004 mitsubishi lancer. Consumer writes in regards to airbag safety recall. *Ld the consumer stated he IS too visually impaired to drive the long distance to have the vehicle repaired; therefore, accepting all responsibility of the consequences. *Js
- Suspension
TL* the contact owns a 2004 mitsubishi lancer. The contact stated that the vehicle was pulling to one side and the tires were worn down. The vehicle was taken to an independent tire facility where it was diagnosed that the cross member needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted and…
TL* the contact owns a 2004 mitsubishi lancer. The contact stated that the vehicle was pulling to one side and the tires were worn down. The vehicle was taken to an independent tire facility where it was diagnosed that the cross member needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 16v458000 (suspension). No further assistance was provided. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 148,000.
- Suspension
I was going to replace the front control arms on my own but now I am only going to be able to replace the front passenger control arm because the driver side control arm IS corroded and the bolt does not come out. I was going to buy the crossmember myself but than a family member showed me a link…
I was going to replace the front control arms on my own but now I am only going to be able to replace the front passenger control arm because the driver side control arm IS corroded and the bolt does not come out. I was going to buy the crossmember myself but than a family member showed me a link that says this crossmember on my model could be a recall. before I realized how corroded it was I took it to a dealership due to a recall on the passenger air bag and the dealership replace it and they sprayed some anti-corrosion on the crossmember but forgot to mention the hole the crossmember had. the vehicle was stationary at home
- Air bags
2004 mitsubishi lancer. Consumer writes in regards to passenger side airbag safety recall. *Ld the consumer stated the dealership would not provide a convenient option to have the recall repair completed.*js
- Air bags
Takata recall my local mitsubishi dealer, cutter mitsubishi (https://www.cuttermitsubishi.com) has refused to fix the recall. I have telephoned more than five times, leaving detailed messages, including both the air bag recall and not including the air bag recall. they have never responded to…
Takata recall my local mitsubishi dealer, cutter mitsubishi (https://www.cuttermitsubishi.com) has refused to fix the recall. I have telephoned more than five times, leaving detailed messages, including both the air bag recall and not including the air bag recall. they have never responded to one telephone call, and they never answer the phone. I have gone to their website and left a dozen requests for service noting I need the air bag recall fixed, and they have never, not once, replied to any requests. they should be forced to fix my airbag before it kills me and they should be punished with a significant monetary penalty for endangering my life and everyone else's life who can't get it fixed.
- Air bags
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 2004 mitsubishi lancer. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v569000 (air bags). The contact stated that the mitsubishi dealer was over 100 miles away and a recall repair appointment could not be scheduled. The contact stated that the…
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 2004 mitsubishi lancer. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v569000 (air bags). The contact stated that the mitsubishi dealer was over 100 miles away and a recall repair appointment could not be scheduled. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and informed the contact that they could repair the vehicle if the local repair shop had the tools to complete the remedy. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
- Air bags
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 2004 mitsubishi lancer. The contact stated that the srs indicator illuminated and the horn did not work. The vehicle was taken to big two mitsubishi (6222 auto park dr., mesa, az 85206, (480) 218-2000) where the contact was informed that diagnostic testing…
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 2004 mitsubishi lancer. The contact stated that the srs indicator illuminated and the horn did not work. The vehicle was taken to big two mitsubishi (6222 auto park dr., mesa, az 85206, (480) 218-2000) where the contact was informed that diagnostic testing would need to be performed. The vehicle was not diagnosed due to the cost. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 18v220000 (air bags) and believed the diagnostic test should be covered under the recall. The manufacturer was notified and advised the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was not provided. Parts distribution disconnect.
- Air bags
Recall on takata inflators. there IS no mitsubishi dealer in rochester, mn. I am 95 years old and cannot drive out of rochester, mn. what should I do to get the inflator replaced?
- Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower arm
2004 mitsubishi lancer wagon. Consumer writes in regards to corrosion of lower control arm safety recall. *Ld the consumer stated while backing out of a parking space, the vehicle backed into a truck at a high speed. Updated 09/12/2017*js updated 10/19/17*lj the consumer stated the vehicle was totaled. Updated 11/1/2017*js
- Air bags
TL* the contact owns a 2004 mitsubishi lancer. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in a recall regarding the air bags and repaired. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer, but it was not diagnosed or repaired. The…
TL* the contact owns a 2004 mitsubishi lancer. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in a recall regarding the air bags and repaired. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer, but it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The recall information was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 169,942.
- Power train
A recall was issued in 2005 for a potential issue in the power train. The recall stated that if the vehicle had a check engine light, the repair was to first try reprogramming the power train. If the check engine light appeared afterwards, the catalytic converter was to be replaced. the car was…
A recall was issued in 2005 for a potential issue in the power train. The recall stated that if the vehicle had a check engine light, the repair was to first try reprogramming the power train. If the check engine light appeared afterwards, the catalytic converter was to be replaced. the car was taken to the dealership for the above outlined service in 2005. The power train was reprogrammed and the check engine light went away, but the catalytic converter was not replaced. the check engine light later returned. A diagnostic revealed that the catalytic converter needed replaced. I believe that if the initial recall work in 2005 was properly fulfilled the catalytic converter would have been replaced. Mitsubishi has refused to repair of replace the catalytic converter, citing that the work done in the recall was sufficient. I contend that the recall repair was not thorough enough and that the catalytic converter should be repaired or replaced by the manufacturer.
- Unknown or other
Front internal bolt on k frame for the front a arm bolt broke free know way to fix this with out cutting a hole into the k frame . Did this going down the road .
- Steering · Suspension
TL* the contact owns a 2004 mitsubishi lancer. While driving 25 mph, the vehicle independently stopped on a train track. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the subframe, steering control arm, and tie rod failed and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
- Air bags
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 2004 mitsubishi lancer. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v321000 (air bags) and was unable to schedule a repair with a dealer in a reasonable location. The contact indicated that the dealer was more than 150 miles away. The contact…
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 2004 mitsubishi lancer. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v321000 (air bags) and was unable to schedule a repair with a dealer in a reasonable location. The contact indicated that the dealer was more than 150 miles away. The contact was waiting for a response from the manufacturer to determine if they could provide a closer location to schedule the repair. In addition, the contact was uncertain as to when the manufacturer would supply the parts to the dealer for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
- Engine · Suspension
TL* the contact owns a 2004 mitsubishi lancer. The contact stated that the recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 16v458000 (suspension) was received on june 23, 2016 regarding corrosion affecting the control arm. The contact stated that the exhaust system corroded and made noise. The dealer…
TL* the contact owns a 2004 mitsubishi lancer. The contact stated that the recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 16v458000 (suspension) was received on june 23, 2016 regarding corrosion affecting the control arm. The contact stated that the exhaust system corroded and made noise. The dealer diagnosed that the exhaust fell outside of the scope of the recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. updated 12/20/16*lj
- Unknown or other
I have 2 notice in my home for inspect my vehicle,i try to connect with any telephone ,that I have in my notice,i waiting more than one hour and no body pick up the phone! What can I do I living in zip code [xxx] ,how I can connect to any dealer for schedule any appointment....? Help please [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(B)(6). *tr
- Air bags
TL* the contact owns a 2004 mitsubushi lancer. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was serviced per nhtsa campaign number: 15v321000 (air bags), but the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated after the repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
- Air bags
TL* the contact owns a 2004 mitsubishi lancer. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v321000 (air bags) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable timeframe to schedule the recall repair. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would…
TL* the contact owns a 2004 mitsubishi lancer. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v321000 (air bags) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable timeframe to schedule the recall repair. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact was not experiencing a failure. updated 11/18/15*lj *cn
- Unknown or other
On the panel that controls temperature my knobs are either broken or sticking. I bought the car used and only the heat worked. Now a year later the heat/cold knob IS broken off. The knob that controls the vents sticks and I have to hold it while trying to defrost my front and side windows. I went…
On the panel that controls temperature my knobs are either broken or sticking. I bought the car used and only the heat worked. Now a year later the heat/cold knob IS broken off. The knob that controls the vents sticks and I have to hold it while trying to defrost my front and side windows. I went on the internet and found this IS a common occurrence and don't understand while the temperature control panel hasn't been a recall issue. It makes driving an issue in various temperature changes. Thankfully the back window defrost IS a button not a knob.
- Air bags
I am an owner of two mitsubishi cars; one bought new at a mits. Dealer in tucson, az 11 years ago and the other bought just a couple of months ago at a used car lot in tucson, az. yesterday, I received an 'important safety recall' notice for both cars via mail. it's recommended to take care of…
I am an owner of two mitsubishi cars; one bought new at a mits. Dealer in tucson, az 11 years ago and the other bought just a couple of months ago at a used car lot in tucson, az. yesterday, I received an 'important safety recall' notice for both cars via mail. it's recommended to take care of the recall of the passenger air bag, that IS described as causing serious injury or death. yet, there IS currently no local dealer where I live. Therefore, I called the phone number listed on the notice to address my concern. I was told I'D have to travel to another city over 80 miles one way to have this remedied. this would be much too inconvenient, unlike the promised 'every effort to minimize inconvenience' the notice reference. Shouldn't they allow this to be done by a certified mechanic in the city of tucson where I purchased the cars and reside; it's not my fault that they've had maultiple dealerships close down here? I am very unhappy with mits. Right now for causing me to have fear and not helping with the problem they informed me of... Not sure what to do...updated 08/25/15 *bf updated 10/26/2015*cn
- Vehicle speed control
This car keeps idling high when it either gets warm out or if I have been driving for a while. I have looked online and read numerous complaints on this for the same make and model. Extremely frustrated that no one seems to think this should be recalled my teenage daughter cannot even drive my car…
This car keeps idling high when it either gets warm out or if I have been driving for a while. I have looked online and read numerous complaints on this for the same make and model. Extremely frustrated that no one seems to think this should be recalled my teenage daughter cannot even drive my car because she almost crashed. every summer I worry about being at a stop sign and while my foot IS on the break the car IS trying to drive. There IS something obviously wrong with this make and model. If you google it many people with this same complaint come up asking for help. *tr
- Air bags
TL* the contact owns a 2004 mitsubishi lancer. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v752000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
- Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system
This IS with reference to the climate control panel, the knob to turn system temperature from cold to heat, with time the knob got stiff and it was very hard to turn from cold to heat, for years I have had to play with it every time I needed to use it to switch to the temperature I desired…
This IS with reference to the climate control panel, the knob to turn system temperature from cold to heat, with time the knob got stiff and it was very hard to turn from cold to heat, for years I have had to play with it every time I needed to use it to switch to the temperature I desired according to the weather, especially in the rain and when going from summer to winter. Finally the knob broke off and now I am no longer able to turn it making it "impossible" to defrost the windows, especially when it rains and they get foggy from the humidity or early in the morning during the cold winter months which results in unsafe driving as it impairs my vision to the point that I need to roll down my windows while I am driving which IS quite dangerous. Only the rear window defrost works because it IS controlled by a different knob. I have read on several websites that this incident has happened to a great amount of other mitsubishi lancer owners, with models between 2002-2005 and for the exact knob, the one for the climate control. There are 2 other knobs to control the fan and direction of air that work perfectly and no reports on being stuck or broken on those two. It seems that the temperature control knob IS the only one getting stiff and breaking off with time, so it more than likely IS a factory defect with the knob or the whole part. I have always been able to stop when raining and so far I have not had any accidents on account of this but I am not sure if other consumers have had the same good luck. IS mitsubishi already taking any action to fix this problem? What can we, as customers, do to get it fixed? *tr
- Air bags
2004 mitsubishi lancer. Consumer would like manufacturer to pay for shipping the vehicle and getting it repaired due to air bag recall. *Ta the consumer has not received a response from mitsubishi. Updated 03/11/15
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Air Bag Inflator Rupture
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE14-016 in June 2014 based on six inflator rupture incidents involving consumer owned vehicles produced by five vehicle manufacturers.All six vehicles were operated in Florida or Puerto Rico at the time of the rupture and for the majority of their service life, and…
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE14-016 in June 2014 based on six inflator rupture incidents involving consumer owned vehicles produced by five vehicle manufacturers.All six vehicles were operated in Florida or Puerto Rico at the time of the rupture and for the majority of their service life, and were equipped with inflators produced by Takata, a tier-one supplier of automotive air bag systems.During the course of PE14-016, ODI determined that five additional vehicle manufacturers used inflators of a similar design and vintage also supplied by Takata. No evidence of field failures was found in vehicles produced by these five additional manufacturers.Nonetheless, at ODI's insistence, all 10 vehicle manufacturers initiated a regional recall within approximately two weeks of the opening of the investigation.The regions recalled initially included Florida, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, areas with high absolute humidity and climatic conditions believed to be a significant factor in the inflator ruptures.As part of the recall actions, inflators removed from remedied vehicles are to be returned to Takata for testing.Takata's initial test results on passenger inflators from remedied vehicles indicated a much higher than anticipated rupture frequency for inflators returned from Florida.Accordingly ODI requested all 10 manufacturers expand the regional recalls for passenger inflators to include other geographic areas where high absolute humidity conditions exist, including the Gulf States and other coastal areas.Takata's testing of the passenger inflators to date continues to indicate this geographic area as having the highest risk, with no ruptures occurring from inflators returned from outside the expanded recall regions.During PE14-016 four additional passenger inflator field events occurred, all in vehicles from the same expanded geographic region.Also during PE14-016 four additional driver inflator field events occurred including two in vehicles from regions not known for high absolute humidity, specifically California and North Carolina.Accordingly, ODI requested all five of the affected vehicle manufacturers currently using the subject Takata driver inflators expand to nationwide recalls.Significantly, neither of the affected vehicle manufacturers or Takata provided any explanation to account for these two driver air bag inflator ruptures outside the area of high absolute humidity.Takata testing of returned driver inflators indicates a lower rupture frequency as compared to passenger inflator testing.All test ruptures reported by Takata to date have occurred on inflators returned from high absolute humidity areas.The investigation now includes all manufacturers and vehicles known to be affected at this time.ODI's investigation will focus on, among other things, root cause analysis, other potential defect consequences, identification of affected vehicles scope, and adequacy of the remedy.The five ODI reports cited above can be reviewed online at http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/SearchNHTSAID under the following identification numbers: 10537899, 10568848, 10585224, 10605877, 10651492
- Air Bag Inflator Rupture
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE14-016 in June 2014 based on six inflator rupture incidents involving consumer owned vehicles produced by five vehicle manufacturers.All six vehicles were operated in Florida or Puerto Rico at the time of the rupture and for the majority of their service life, and…
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE14-016 in June 2014 based on six inflator rupture incidents involving consumer owned vehicles produced by five vehicle manufacturers.All six vehicles were operated in Florida or Puerto Rico at the time of the rupture and for the majority of their service life, and were equipped with inflators produced by Takata, a tier-one supplier of automotive air bag systems.During the course of PE14-016, ODI determined that five additional vehicle manufacturers used inflators of a similar design and vintage also supplied by Takata. No evidence of field failures was found in vehicles produced by these five additional manufacturers.Nonetheless, at ODI's insistence, all 10 vehicle manufacturers initiated a regional recall within approximately two weeks of the opening of the investigation.The regions recalled initially included Florida, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, areas with consistently high absolute humidity and climatic conditions believed to be a significant factor in the inflator ruptures.As part of the recall actions, inflators removed from remedied vehicles are to be returned to Takata for testing.Takata's initial test results on passenger inflators from remedied vehicles indicated a much higher than anticipated rupture frequency for inflators returned from Florida.Accordingly, ODI requested all 10 manufacturers expand the regional recalls for passenger inflators to include other geographic areas where high absolute humidity conditions exist, including the Gulf States and other coastal areas.Takata's testing of the passenger inflators to date continues to indicate this geographic area as having the highest risk, with no ruptures occurring from inflators returned from outside the expanded recall regions.During PE14-016, four additional passenger inflator field events occurred, all in vehicles from the same expanded geographic region.Also during PE14-016, four additional driver inflator field events occurred including two in vehicles from regions not known for high absolute humidity, specifically California and North Carolina.Accordingly, ODI requested all five of the affected vehicle manufacturers currently using the subject Takata driver inflators expand to nationwide recalls.Significantly, neither of the affected vehicle manufacturers or Takata provided any explanation to account for these two driver air bag inflator ruptures outside the area of high absolute humidity.Takata testing of returned driver inflators indicates a lower rupture frequency as compared to passenger inflator testing.All test ruptures reported by Takata to date have occurred on inflators returned from high absolute humidity areas.The PE is now closed/upgraded to an Engineering Evaluation (EA15-001) to include all manufacturersand vehicles known to be affected at this time.ODI's EA investigation will focus on, among other things, root cause analysis, other potential defect consequences, identification of affected vehicles scope, and adequacy of the remedy.The recalls related to this PE are: 14V343, 14V344, 14V348, 14V351, 14V353, 14V655, 14V700, 14V701, 14V752, 14V763, 14V770, 14V773, 14V787, 14V802 and 14V817.The number of vehicles affected are an estimate since some vehicles may have both the driver and passenger side inflators recalled. The five ODI reports cited above can be reviewed online at http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/SearchNHTSAID under the following identification numbers: 10537899, 10568848, 10585224, 10605877, 10651492
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 11010045This Technical Information Notice informs dealers that with permission from the Arizona Motor Vehicle Division, notification letters are being sent to vehicle owners with Arizona addresses to inform them of open Takata recalls.
- 11008814This Technical Information Notice informs dealers that with permission from the Georgia Department of Revenue Motor Vehicle Division, notification letters are being sent to vehicle owners with Georgia addresses to inform them of open Takata recalls.
- 11008790This Technical Information Notice informs dealers that with permission from the Georgia Department of Revenue Motor Vehicle Division, notification letters are being sent to vehicle owners with Georgia addresses to inform them of open Takata recalls.
- 11008766This Technical Information Notice informs dealers that with permission from the Georgia Department of Revenue Motor Vehicle Division, notification letters are being sent to vehicle owners with Georgia addresses to inform them of open Takata recalls.
- 11006079This is a Technical Information Notice informing dealers that with permission from the New York Department of Motor Vehicles, notification letters are being sent to vehicle owners with New York addresses to inform of open Takata recalls.
- 11001197This is a Technical Information Notice informing dealers that with permission from the California Department of Motor Vehicles, notification letters are being sent to vehicle owners with California addresses to inform of open Takata recalls.
- 10249796This is a Technical Information Notice informing dealers that with permission from the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Commission, notification letters are being sent to vehicle owners with Alabama addresses to inform of open Takata recalls.
- 10249795This is a Technical Information Notice informing dealers that with permission from the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, notification letters are being sent to vehicle owners with Texas addresses to inform of open Takata recalls.
- 10246262This is a Technical Information Notice informing dealers that with permission from the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, notification letters are being sent to vehicle owners with New York addresses to inform of open Takata recalls.
- 10243486This is a Technical Information Notice informing dealers that with permission from the Puerto Rico Traffic Safety Commission, notification letters are being sent to vehicle owners with Puerto Rico addresses to inform of open Takata recalls.
- 10243485This is a Technical Information Notice informing dealers that with permission from the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, notification letters are being sent to vehicle owners with Florida addresses to inform of open Takata recalls.
- 10240443This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 3rd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.
- 10240442This is a Technical Information Notice informing dealers that with permission from the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles, notification letters are being sent to vehicle owners with Nevada addresses to inform of open Takata recalls.
- 10238899This is a revised Safety Recall bulletin sent to dealers informing them of new Takata inflator return procedures.
- 10238897This is a revised Safety Recall bulletin sent to dealers informing them of new Takata inflator return procedures.
- 10237508This is a Technical Information Notice informing dealers that with permission from USAA, notification letters on USAA letterhead are being sent to vehicle owners insured by USAA to inform them of open Takata recalls.
- 10235609This Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions and material safety data sheets for removal of rap-film adhesive residue.
- 10235608This Technical Service Bulletin reviews the regulations that require a label showing the reduction in load carrying capacity be affixed to vehicles when the total net weight of accessories is more than 1.5 percent of the vehicle's gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) or 100 lbs.
- 10235606This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 2nd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.
- 10234017This is a Technical Information Notice informing dealers that with permission from the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV), notification letters are being sent to vehicle owners with Massachusetts addresses to inform of open Takata recalls.
- 10234014This is a Technical Information Notice informing dealers that with permission from the New Mexico Motor Vehicle Division (MVD), notification letters are being sent to vehicle owners with New Mexico addresses to inform of open Takata recalls.
- 10232640This is a Technical Information Notice informing dealers that with permission from the Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles notification letters are being sent to vehicle owners with Colorado addresses to inform of open Takata recalls.
- 10226083This is a Technical Information Notice informing dealers that with permission from the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles notification letters are being sent to vehicle owners with New York addresses to inform of open Takata recalls.
- 10222737This is a Technical Information Notice informing dealers that with permission from the South Carolina Department of Public Safety notification letters are being sent to vehicle owners with South Carolina address to inform of open Takata recalls.
- 10217126This is a Technical Information Notice sent to all dealers informing them that affected owners in Virginia were sent a reminder to have a Takata recall completed on their vehicle. The letters were printed with State of Virginia letterhead.
- 10215569This is a Technical Information Notice sent to all dealers informing them that affected owners in Gerogia were sent a reminder to have a Takata recall completed on their vehicle. The letters were printed on a State of Georgia letterhead.
- 10211530This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers to explain the difference between normal dew condensation, which is a natural phenomenon, and water penetration caused by improper sealing or a defective/broken part.
- 10210124This Technical Information Notice was sent to dealers to inform them MMNA mailed letters to owners with Alabama addresses printed on an Alabama Law Enforcement Agency letterhead and mailed in an envelope with MMNAs Alabama mail processing return address, who own certain 2004-2007 Lancer, 2006-2009 Raider, and 2012-2017 i-MiEV vehicles with open Takata recalls.
- 10208838This Technical Information Notice was sent to dealers to inform them with the permission of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (DOT), MMNA mailed letters with the Pennsylvania DOT letterhead to owners with Pennsylvania addresses, who own certain 2004-2007 Lancer, 2006-2009 Raider, and 2012-2017 i-MiEV vehicles with open Takata recalls.
- 10207793This Technical Information Notice was sent to dealers to inform them MMNA mailed letters to owners with South Carolina addresses, who own certain 2004-2007 Lancer, 2006-2009 Raider, and 2012-2017 i-MiEV vehicles with open Takata recalls.
- 10204200This Technical Information Notice was sent to dealers informing them of the limited-time promotional offer for customers affected by the TAKATA Airbag recall and also urged dealers to accurately capture customer data during visits.
- 10186792This is a Technical Information Notice sent to dealers informing then MMNA has put together a new limited-time promotional offer for customers affected by the Takata Airbag Inflator Recall Campaign as part of our continuing efforts to minimize the number of vehicles with an open recall.
- 10176674This Technical Information Notice revises TIN-20-00-007 informing dealers TK Services has confirmed that pickup service has resumed for dealerships and customer facilities.
- 10170852This Technical Service Bulletin updates the door adjustment procedure in the Body Section of the applicable service manuals.
- 10170102This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170100This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170099This is an index of Tech Talk newsletter articles released in 2012.
- 10170097This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170096This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170087This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
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