Transport CanadaCritical
2004 MITSUBISHI LANCERTransport Canada Recall #2018166
The official notice
Defect
On certain vehicles, the passenger frontal airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. Increased pressure may cause the inflator to rupture, which could allow fragments to be propelled toward vehicle occupants, increasing the risk of injury. This could also damage the airbag module, which could prevent proper deployment. Failure of the passenger airbag to fully deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the passenger side frontal airbag inflator with a new, non-ammonium-nitrate-based inflator.
3,172 vehicles affectedMfr ref: SR-18-005Updated June 10, 2026