Passenger frontal air bag inflator may rupture
Defect Summary
Mitsubishi motors north america, inc. (mmna) is recalling all 2016-2017 i-miev vehicles, equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Safety Consequence
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Corrective Action
Mmna will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. the recall began on december 15, 2017. owners may contact mmna customer service at 1-888-648-7820. mmna's number for this recall is sr-17-008.
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FAQ: Recall 17V793000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 17V793000?
NHTSA recall 17V793000 was issued by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. on December 8, 2017. It addresses: Passenger frontal air bag inflator may rupture. The recall affects approximately 144 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 17V793000 or the manufacturer campaign number SR-17-008. 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.