Passenger side front air bag inflator may rupture
Defect Summary
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.
Safety Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
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.
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FAQ: Recall 17V569000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 17V569000?
NHTSA recall 17V569000 was issued by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. on September 14, 2017. It addresses: Passenger side front air bag inflator may rupture. The recall affects approximately 66,001 vehicles, with the defect involving the Air Bags component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 17V569000 or the manufacturer campaign number SR-17-004. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.