TIN-22-00-011

* * TECHNICAL INFORMATION NOTICE * *
DATE:
June 24, 2022
TO:
Mitsubishi Motors US Service and Parts Managers
RE:
State of Georgia Letterhead – Takata Recalls
TIN NO.
TIN-22-00-011
AFFECTED VEHICLES: Certain 2004-2007 Lancer, 2006-2009 Raider, and 2012-2017 i-MiEV
PURPOSE:
With permission from the Georgia Department of Revenue - Motor Vehicle Division and Georgia
Department of Driver Services, on June 22, 2022, MMNA will be mailing letters to owners, with
Georgia addresses, of certain 2004-2007 Lancer, 2006-2009 Raider, and 2012-2017 i-MiEV
vehicles with open Takata recalls. These notification letters will be printed on a State of Georgia
letterhead and mailed in an envelope with MMNA’s mail processing return address. Please take
the time to familiarize yourself with the attached letter and envelope as some owners may ask
you about their authenticity.
MMNA has ample inventory of Takata recall parts. To minimize any customer inconvenience, be
sure your dealership has an adequate supply of recall parts on hand.
Thank you in advance for your immediate attention. Should you have any questions, please do
not hesitate to contact your District Parts and Service Manager.
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Spencer R. Moore
State of Georgia
Motor Vehicle Division
PO Box 746
Wheeling, IL 60090
Commissioner
Department of Revenue
Robyn A. Crittenden
Commissioner
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[NAME]
[ADDRESS]
URGENT AIRBAG SAFETY RECALL: IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUIRED!
This notice applies to a vehicle registered in your name:
[YEAR] MITSUBISHI [MODEL]
VIN: [XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX]
Why am I receiving this notice?
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The Georgia Department of Revenue - Motor Vehicle Division and Georgia Department of Driver Services are contacting you personally
because your [YEAR] MITSUBISHI [MODEL] has a recalled airbag that could kill or seriously injure you and your passengers if it
deploys.
We have received information from MITSUBISHI, that your vehicle requires immediate attention. If the airbags deploy, in some cases
the airbags may explode and spray sharp metal fragments or shrapnel toward you and your passengers.
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According to records from MITSUBISHI, your vehicle has not been repaired yet. The potentially lifesaving recall repair is FREE, yes
FREE, and parts are available now. A FREE loaner car, towing service or other alternative transportation may be available to assist with
any inconvenience this repair may cause. Please call 1-855-681-6147 for more information or to schedule a FREE recall repair.
IF YOU NO LONGER OWN THIS VEHICLE: DISREGARD THIS LETTER
What should I do?
Find your nearest MITSUBISHI dealership and schedule a FREE recall repair.
Visit www.mitsubishicars.com/recall
OR Call 1-855-681-6147
If you think you have already taken action on this recall, visit NHTSA.gov/recalls and enter your Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) to verify and ensure that no other recalls have been issued for your vehicle.
MITSUBISHI is one of 19 vehicle manufacturers affected by this urgent airbag safety recall. The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) reports 19 confirmed deaths in the United States and hundreds of alleged injuries resulting from this defect.
Please encourage your family and friends to check for vehicle safety recalls using their VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls. You and your family’s
safety on Georgia’s roadways is our top priority. Please act NOW to protect yourself and your passengers.
If you believe that MITSUBISHI or your MITSUBISHI dealership is unable to remedy the defect without charge within a reasonable time, you may submit a complaint to the Administrator, National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue S.E., Washington, DC 20590, or you may call the toll-free Vehicle Safety Hot Line at 1–888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153) or go to
NHTSA.gov.
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Motor Vehicle Division
PO Box 746
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Spencer R. Moore
State of Georgia
Motor Vehicle Division
PO Box 746
Wheeling, IL 60090
Commissioner
Department of Revenue
Robyn A. Crittenden
Commissioner
PL
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[NAME]
[ADDRESS]
RETIRO URGENTE DE SEGURIDAD SE REQUIERE ACCIÓN INMEDIATA
Este aviso es en referencia a un vehículo registrado a su nombre:
[YEAR] MITSUBISHI [MODEL]
VIN: [XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX]
¿Por qué he recibido este aviso?
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El Departamento de Ingresos de Georgia – la División de Vehículos Motorizados y el Departamento de Servicios al Conductor de Georgia se han
comunicando personalmente con usted porque la bolsa de aire de su vehículo [MAKE] MITSUBISHI [YEAR] tiene un defecto de seguridad que puede
matar o herir gravemente a sus pasajeros y a usted si se despliega.
Según la información que hemos recibido de MITSUBISHI, su vehículo necesita una reparación inmediata. En algunos casos, las bolsas de aire
explotan al desplegarse, lanzando fragmentos metálicos filosos o metralla hacia usted y sus pasajeros.
Los archivos de MITSUBISHI indican que su vehículo aún no ha sido reparado. Esta reparación que puede salvar vidas es GRATIS, sí GRATIS, y las
piezas están disponibles ahora. Durante esta reparación, podemos prestarle un vehículo, ofrecerle servicio de remolque u otro medio de transporte como
alternativa GRATIS para aliviar cualquier inconveniente. Llame de inmediato al 1-855-681-6147 para más información o para coordinar su reparación
GRATIS.
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SI YA NO TIENE ESTE VEHÍCULO, IGNORE ESTA CARTA
¿Qué tengo que hacer?
Encuentre la agencia de MITSUBISHI más cercana y coordine su reparación GRATIS.
Visit www.mitsubishicars.com/recall
o Llame 1-855-681-6147
Si cree que ya ha tomado medidas sobre este retiro, visite NHTSA.gov/recalls e ingrese el Número de Identificación de su Vehículo (VIN) para
verificar y asegurarse de que no se hayan emitido otros defectos y retiros para su vehículo.
MITSUBISHI es uno de los 19 fabricantes más afectados por el defecto urgente de seguridad de estas bolsas de aire. La Administración Nacional de
Seguridad del Tráfico en las Carreteras reporta 19 muertes confirmadas en los Estados Unidos y cientos de lesiones supuestamente derivadas de este
defecto.
Asegúrese que su familia y amistades verifiquen si existe algún aviso urgente de seguridad para sus vehículos utilizando el número de identificación del
vehículo (VIN) en NHTSA.gov/recalls.
Su seguridad y la de su familia en las carreteras de Georgia son nuestra prioridad. Actúe AHORA para proteger su vida y la de sus pasajeros.
Si cree que MITSUBISHI o la agencia de MITSUBISHI le han fallado o no pueden reparar el defecto de forma gratis en un tiempo razonable, envíe su queja a la siguiente dirección: Administrator, National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue S.E., Washington, DC 20590, o llame a la línea directa gratis de “Seguridad de Vehículos” al 1-888-327-4236 (TTY:1-800-424-9153), o ir a NHTSA.gov.
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