What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2009317
- Recall date
- 9 November 2009
- Make
- Mitsubishi
- Models
- Lancer, Lancer Evolution, Lancer Sportback
- Model years
- 2008 to 2009
- Vehicle class
- Car
- System
- Airbag
- Raised as
- Safety Mfr
- Vehicles affected
- 22,440
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
On certain vehicles operated in areas of heavy road salt usage, the front impact sensors may corrode between the sensor bushing and sensor bracket. Over time, the corrosion may cause a crack to develop in the sensor case allowing water intrusion and short circuit of the sensor. This could result in delayed deployment of the driver and passenger front airbags during a vehicle crash, increasing the risk of personal injuries or death. Correction: Dealers will replace the front impact sensors.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 2009317.