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
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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