Transport CanadaHigh Risk
2008 MITSUBISHI LANCERTransport Canada Recall #2016382
The official notice
Defect
On certain vehicles operated in areas of heavy road salt usage, a mixture of snow, water and road-salt solution may infiltrate between the front impact sensor and the bracket that attaches it to the vehicle. Over time, repeated freezing/thawing cycles could cause a crack to develop in the sensor case allowing water intrusion and short circuit of the sensor. In the event of a crash, this could result in delayed deployment of the driver and passenger front airbags which would increase the risk of injury.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the front impact sensor and replace it if it is found to be cracked. An updated designed bracket and cover will also be installed.
66,076 vehicles affectedMfr ref: SR-16-007Updated June 10, 2026