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Takata's Airbag Issues Could Affect Some Mitsubishi Models

Sep 17, 2015 Mitsubishi, Airbags, Takata, Recall, Aftermarket


Mitsubishi Motors SA (MMSA) has announced that 2,354 Lancer 1.6 litre and EVO derivatives sold between 2003 and 2007 will be recalled for safety inspections and replacement of airbags. Mitsubishi is one of 11 vehicle manufacturers affected by the potentially defective airbag inflators manufactured by Takata, OEM airbag supplier to Mitsubishi and various other automotive brands.

MMSA is currently busy contacting owners to arrange and co-ordinate the timing of the service inspections where airbags will be replaced at no cost. Replacement parts first need to be distributed to dealers countrywide before customers will be asked to take their vehicles to their respective dealers. The inspection and replacement procedure will take approximately one hour.

A simple online VIN-checker with a FAQ-section is available on the company's website (www.mitsubishi-motors.co.za/recall) for Lancer owners who want to check if their vehicles are affected.



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