Passenger car

What is the danger

The ammonium nitrate propellant used in the air bag inflator may degrade over time.

Requirements breached

In the event of the airbag being deployed, the excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator body to rupture and metal fragments may pass through the cushion material causing injury to the driver.

Measures taken

1. Recall of the product from end users Voluntary measuresTaken by: Importer

Product

Description

Passenger car. Company recall code: R30358 (18-031-SR).

Brand

Mitsubishi

Model / type

Model: Lancer (CS0A, CS0W, CT9A); Model year: 2004 to 2007; EC-type approval number: e1*2001/116*0233*00; e1*2001/116*0259*00;

Batch

Production period: from June 2003 to December 2008.