Recall 09V-361: 2010 Mitsubishi Endeavor

MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. recall for air bags, reported to NHTSA on Sep 16, 2009, covering about 531 vehicles.

NHTSA number
09V-361
Report date
Sep 16, 2009
Vehicles affected
531
Owners notified
Sep 30, 2009

The problem

Mitsubishi motors north america, inc. (Mmna) is recalling certain model year 2010 endeavor model vehicles manufactured between may 26 and july 28, 2009. The retainer bracket used for the seat-mounted side airbag frames on both the driver and front passenger seats may not have been properly welded.

The risk

If this condition exists, the front seat-mounted airbags may not deploy correctly in a side impact crash, possibly resulting in injury to the seat occupant.

The fix

Mmna will notify owners and dealers will inspect the weld condition of the side airbag retainer bracket on the front passenger seats. If the weld is insufficient, the dealer will replace the seatback assembly free of charge. The safety recall began on september 30, 2009. Owners may contact mitsubishi customer relations department at 1-888-648-7820.

Notes

Mitsubishi's recall campaign number is sr-09-003.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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Recall details

ManufacturerMITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
ComponentAir Bags
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number09V361000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Mitsubishi Endeavor2010All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 09V-361?

Mitsubishi motors north america, inc. (Mmna) is recalling certain model year 2010 endeavor model vehicles manufactured between may 26 and july 28, 2009. The retainer bracket used for the seat-mounted side airbag frames on both the driver and front passenger seats may not have been properly welded.

How is recall 09V-361 fixed?

Mmna will notify owners and dealers will inspect the weld condition of the side airbag retainer bracket on the front passenger seats. If the weld is insufficient, the dealer will replace the seatback assembly free of charge. The safety recall began on september 30, 2009. Owners may contact mitsubishi customer relations department at 1-888-648-7820.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.