The 1998 Mitsubishi Montero has 2 recalls, the most serious involving the driver airbag inflator, which can rupture during deployment and send metal fragments into the cabin.
Moisture can work its way into the inflator over time, and if the airbag fires in a crash, that compromised inflator may burst rather than inflate the bag properly, either exposing the driver to metal shrapnel or leaving them without airbag protection when they need it. The second recall is a compliance matter: the bilingual airbag warning labels on the dashboard and sun visor do not meet the required size specifications under federal safety standards.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver air bag inflators may absorb moisture, which can cause them to rupture or fail to properly inflate the air bag cushion during deployment.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the air bag inflator at no charge to the owner.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The bilingual air bag warning labels on the dashboard and sun visor are smaller than required by federal safety standards.
What the fix does
Mitsubishi Caribbean will mail a notification letter with a new dashboard label description and graphic, and send replacement sun visor warning labels.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
