2012 MITSUBISHI I-MIEV
2012 MITSUBISHI I-MIEV Recall Title: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
2012 MITSUBISHI I-MIEV Recall Date: 2012-08-01
2012 MITSUBISHI I-MIEV NHTSA Recall Campaign Number: 12V372000
2012 MITSUBISHI I-MIEV Recall Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
2012 MITSUBISHI I-MIEV Recall Component(s): AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
2012 MITSUBISHI I-MIEV Recall - Potential Number of Units Affected: 261
2012 MITSUBISHI I-MIEV Recall Overview: Mitsubishi is recalling certain model year 2012 i-MiEV vehicles manufactured between November 4, 2011, and December 22, 2011. Incompatibility between the air bag sensors and the self-diagnostic software may deactivate the frontal and side airbag system. Should this occur, the SRS warning lamp would illuminate to alert the driver.
Just What Is a Car Recall? Car Safety Recall Definition - A safety recall is an automotive manufacturer's way of notifying vehicle customers that their product has a flaw. The automobile problem is serious enough that if you do not correct the flaw your and/or your passengers' safety could be at risk. Generally recalls are initiated by the US Government, but sometimes individual car manufacturers will pre-emptively initiate a recall.
Where Do I Find My VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)? Look on the lower left of your car’s windshield for your 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Your VIN is also located on your car’s registration card, and it may be shown on your insurance card.
Auto Tip - How Do I Find Out If My Vehicle Has A Recall? ==> An easy way to determine if you have an active car recall is to just enter your VIN number at the top of this page and CarFax will report if there are any issues at all with your vehicle. The CarFax Report image looks like this:
2012 MITSUBISHI I-MIEV Recall Notes: This is Mitsubishi recall number SR-12-003.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.