## Airbag Recall - NADI 5AT ##

SDate42

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Howdy CE owners! There is a new VOLUNTARY recall affecting all CE’s with DRIVERS airbags built between 1996 and 2000. If this sounds like it might be your car, call your local dealer and they will be able to let you know the next course of action based on your VIN.

This recall is NOW integrated into the online VIN search function, so you don’t need to call the dealer - unless of course you wish to.

What is it?
The successor (Joyson) of the original airbag manufacturer (Takata) have discovered a weakness in the original design of all NADI series airbags with the 5 AT propellant. The issue lies with a sealing tape that may allow moisture into the inflator and adversely affect the bag and or metal brackets. This may lead to improper inflation or metal fragments being launched out of the unit.

What can they do?
As it stands, there is no replacement available for any NADI 5AT units worldwide. Current trend, following BMW is a buy back scheme. Whereby a value is determined of the vehicle and offered by the manufacturer to the customer. Alternatively the vehicle can be safely stored by you or the manufacturer until a replacement is available. For reference BMW is offering $2000-$8500 depending on the condition of the cars presented. I am unaware of Mitsubishis’ stance thus far.

It’s voluntary, why would I do it?
In this case, Voluntary does not imply optional. It only means that the relevant Minister in Australia has not issued a forced recall upon all manufacturers here. All manufacturers should however be actively trying to resolve the issue and should be contacting you. Notably if you were not contacted about the recall and injury occurs because of it, the manufacturer is entirely liable - which I assume they wish to avoid.

Can I just put an airbag in from a newer car?
Without a proper understanding of the Mitsubishi airbag system - I can’t advise either way. My local dealer had no comment on this subject either.

Government Website
ACCC Website
 
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I've experienced the same type of voluntary recall with my other cars [all Audi - don't hate me]
CE Lancer Owners check if you are affected by the NADI 5-AT airbag inflator recall with the Links in the Table below.
Mitsubishi needs to contact you in the event of any future notifications, please provide your most recent contact details and check regularly for any updates relevant to your vehicle.
Please do not confuse this with the Mandatory Recalls.
Take the time to read and think about the effects this and possible future recalls will have upon you.
If you have any complaints, go directly to the Mitsubishi Website Contact Form.
The idea for the table below is to give a place for CE Owners to share their information.
If someone can create a Form that people can enter details into a Valuation Table feel free to create it. [I'm not a guru]
If you are selling, please don't add for sale items here [a link will do just fine]


NameVIN CHECKER
Mitsubishi Motors
REGO CHECK
ismyairbagsafe
BUILD
DATE
State​
Is your CE Lancer affected?
Yes/No
Have you Updated Owner Details?
What are you going to do now?​
Buyback Valuation from Mitsubishi?
My Vin [Optional]Rego [Optional]Selling?
Part Out?
Keeping?
DirkOzJMFSNCK5A1U001744YHU 51RSEP/00ACTNoYes No
Alex_86swapped in an Evo V steering wheel which has an airbag.CE 02
 
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Does this recall affect Evo's of those years? I have an 02 CE with an airbag but I swapped in an Evo V steering wheel which has an airbag.
 
Does this recall affect Evo's of those years? I have an 02 CE with an airbag but I swapped in an Evo V steering wheel which has an airbag.
VEHICLE RECALL SEARCH
Firstly, enter your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) to check whether your vehicle is subject to a recall.
VIN CHECKER
Everyone will need to re-check periodically.
Read the Linked Information first, but remember not to confuse this Voluntary Takata NADI 5AT Recall with the other Mandatory Recalls for other Mitsubishi Models.
https://www.mitsubishi-motors.com.au/customer-assistance/vehicle-recalls
Interesting question, if you've swapped a later Wheel & Airbag. Even if your VIN is in the clear, it's not a question most Forum Members could answer or should speculate upon.
It is highly unlikely that new spare parts will ever be available. They are made of "unobtainium"
Even a replacement Takata NADI 5AT Airbag fitted inside or outside of the Dealer Network could be faulty, so should also be checked regardless of the VIN.
I would get in touch with Mitsubishi using the Website Contact Form and get a definitive answer in writing, plus post their reply here for everyone. There could also be future recalls advice, so everyone should update their contact details to be sure that they get timely official notification.
Everyone should update their details so Mitsubishi can contact you in any case.
Same goes for any unregistered projects.
Let us all know the outcome by editing your post. I'm quite sure that others who have defective Takata NADI 5AT Airbags would upgrade if it was possible and be checked by Mitsubishi, so they can continue to drive safely.
 
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Got some news to update this with. The voluntary recall is now included in the search function on the Mitsubishi Australia website and of course ismyairbagsafe.com.au.

A full VIN list has been release HERE so that you can check directly. This is a list for all 8081 Mitsubishi vehicles affected.

My personal stake in this recall is actually with the Pajero (NL) not a CE. This has been marked safe with no action necessary. I would like to make a point out of the fact that my local dealer was difficult to contact, rude, short and unhelpful in assisting. They didnt seem to know much about it or care much about it. Still had to use the online form myself infront of them to check my own VIN and update customer details. I’d like to hear if anyone has a better experience.
 
Does this recall affect Evo's of those years? I have an 02 CE with an airbag but I swapped in an Evo V steering wheel which has an airbag.
If you've got any doubts at all, I would ask Mitsubishi Service Advisor and Parts Interepretor to advise, based on your VIN and the Part Numbers of the Airbag that's been fitted. I would expect that it would help to have the VIN of the donor vehicle too.
 
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