Mitsubishi TRITON --- URGENT RECALL --- READ THIS NOW!

[subyroo]

https://mr4x4.com.au/2011-2014-mitsubishi-triton-in-critical-recall-for-takata-airbag/?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Mitsubishi+Triton+in+critical+recall+++2020+Nissan+Patrol+Revealed&utm_campaign=PC+Newsletter+#280+(Weekly)

Such is the serious nature of the recall, Mitsubishi advised, “Mitsubishi Motors can arrange for your vehicle to either be towed to the place of replacement or for a mobile technician to be sent to the vehicle (or some similar arrangement), so that you do not have to drive the vehicle in order to receive a replacement airbag”.

 

[Kevin]

Thanks for the notice Peter. Luckily mine is a 2010 and has the 3 spoke steering wheel! This recall for the 4 spoke models has been around for some time now so I'm not sure why the panic now? Unless "someone" just woke up from a trance.

But I do love this bit from the Mits website "Can the airbags be disconnected until an alternative part arrives?
No, as this would mean your vehicle would be in breach of the Australian Design Rules (ADRs)."

So it's OK if it kills you but we must not be in breach of any design rules

 

[subyroo]

Disconnecting the airbags would be of no use anyway Kevin.

The issue with some Takata airbags is that, as it gets older, a combination of high temperatures and humidity can cause the airbag inflator propellant to degrade. If an affected vehicle is involved in a collision triggering the airbag, the metal inflator housing may explode under too much internal pressure and fire shrapnel through the cabin.

If the above is true, then what other car makes are also in danger?

 

[Kevin]

The airbag still needs to be triggered according to that statement, so if disconnected there is no trigger. If I had that type of airbag I would probably either disconnect it and/or remove it altogether until a replacement is arranged - stuff the ADR design rules A few years ago I drove around the outback on two extended trips in the Triton with the SRS warning light on (came on after I left home) - which means none of the 6 airbags would work. Took several trips to the dealer before Mitsubishi realised/admitted the issue could only be resolved by replacing the complete top and bottom wiring harnesses in the cabin; which was carried out free of charge.

 

[Ratbag]

Peter, it affects many makes and models.

There are two types of defective airbags, as I understand things. The really deadly one is around 2000 model year cars. The other type was fitted to our SH. It has been replaced twice - once 'like for like', a new item but same part about 2 years ago; and just recently with a permanent fix part. Both replacements were free.

The later Takata airbags degraded with age, the earlier ones were just dangerous from day one. The earlier ones are the "do not drive your car at all" type.

Full recall details here:

Compulsory Takata airbag recall

In February 2018, a compulsory recall for all vehicles with defective Takata airbags was issued by the Minister. The Takata airbag recall is the most significant compulsory recall in Australia’s history, involving more than 3 million vehicles.

www.productsafety.gov.au