Topic: Almost 30k Lancer/EVO recalled. SRS Air bags.

[tatsujo]

Don't skimp on this recall for those of you in the affecting states.

PRESS RELEASE:

Vehicle Make / Model: 2008-2009
Model Year(s): MITSUBISHI / LANCER
MITSUBISHI / LANCER EVOLUTION

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V435000

Summary:

MITSUBISHI IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 LANCER AND LANCER EVOLUTION VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, VIRGINIA, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN AND DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. IN AREAS WHERE HEAVY ROAD SALT IS USED IN THE WINTER, A LONG TERM EXPOSURE TO A MIXTURE OF MELTED SNOW WITH SALT THROWN UP BY THE OTHER VEHICLES ON THE ROAD MAY CAUSE A WATER-SALT MIXTURE TO ADHERE TO THE FRONT IMPACT SENSORS.

Consequence:

THIS COATING OVER TIME MAY CAUSE CORROSION OR THE SENSOR. IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLES CRASH OF THE TYPE THAT WOULD DEPLOY THE AIRBAGS THIS TYPE OF SHORT-CIRCUIT MAY CAUSE A DELAY IN THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIRBAGS WHICH COULD RESULT IN DRIVER OR PASSENGER INJURY.

Remedy:

DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW FRONT AIRBAG SENSORS THAT HAVE IMPROVED CORROSION RESISTANCE. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE NOVEMBER 27, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MITSUBISHI CUSTOMER RELATIONS DEPARTMENT AT 888-648-7820.

Notes:

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 http://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .

[fiveandahalf]

oh snap!!

[Magictay]

thanks for the update!

[hadeswolf]

+1 Thanks a lot tats! I'm going to ask my dealer about this at my next service even though Florida isn't one of the states, still want to be safe.

[IsIAreIsMe]

So if you buy it in a  state not listed but you've moved to one will they replace it?

[ForTheGlory37]

Good post.  I'm gonna have to call my dealer...

[mariz]

Is this problem only on Lancers, that are sold in the listed states? Or some of the European Lancers are also with this problem?

[bluegts09]

The dealers do not know about this yet. He told me he will probably not hear anything about this until after the holiday (Thanksgiving) and that I should give him a call the first week of December.

[total0wnage]

after nov 27th i believe teh dealership will know and send out letters

[mr.sandman]

hmm so when the repair shop said they were surprised my airbags didnt deploy when i hit the curb at 50, i wander if this could be a reason

[tjac357]

i got mine fixed yesterday so all dealers should know

[ApexLancer]

So I guess now word on Canadian lancers eh tats?

I would assume we would be in this too since we probably see more snow then the vast amjority of those states...


Edit: Then again, maybe not. We use sand not salt up here.

[webzes]

so i read the topic then started reading the summary, and thought mitsu was finally going to give in and repaint the sandblasted side panels near the rear wheels =[ but this is also good information! thanks for the update!

[racing_generation]

anyone already went to mitsu service center?
mind to share what they do?

[tjac357]

anyone already went to mitsu service center?
mind to share what they do?

the sensors are in the front bumper area, underneath the plastic when you first open the hood. they remove the old ones and put new ones in. easy switch