TIN-22-00-015

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Public Details for: TIN-22-00-015

This is a technical information notice informing dealers that with permission from the new york state department of motor vehicles notification letters are being sent to vehicle owners with new york addresses to inform of open takata recall


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* * TECHNICAL INFORMATION NOTICE * *
DATE:
October 17, 2022
TO:
Mitsubishi Motors US Dealer Service and Parts Managers
RE:
New York State Department of Motor Vehicles Letterhead – Takata Recalls
TIN NO.
TIN-22-00-015
AFFECTED VEHICLES: Certain 2004-2007 Lancer, 2006-2009 Raider, and 2012-2017 i-MiEV
PURPOSE
With permission from the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, on October 18, 2022,
MMNA will be mailing letters to owners, with New York 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 NYS DMV 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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[ADDRESS]
URGENT AIRBAG SAFETY RECALL: IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUIRED!
The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (NYS DMV) is alerting you about a dangerous,
recalled airbag in the following vehicle:
[YEAR] MITSUBISHI [MODEL]
VIN: [XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX]
ACT NOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF & YOUR PASSENGERS!
Call Mitsubishi 1-855-681-6147 to schedule your FREE recall repair. If needed, FREE towing and FREE
alternate transportation may be available to you.
[DATE]
Dear [FIRST NAME],
According to records from Mitsubishi, the vehicle listed above has a dangerous, recalled airbag. If the airbag deploys,
a part inside may explode and spray sharp metal fragments that could seriously injure or even kill you or someone
in your vehicle.
THE RECALL REPAIR IS FREE – PARTS ARE AVAILABLE NOW!
Call 1-855-681-6147 to schedule your FREE recall repair.
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 Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN) at NHTSA.gov/recalls.
Your safety on New York State roadways is our top priority!
If you think this recall has already been completed, visit www.NHTSA.gov/recalls to check & ensure no other safety recalls were issued for your vehicle. If you no longer own
this vehicle, disregard this letter. If you believe that Mitsubishi or your Mitsubishi dealer is unable to remedy the defect for free 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. This notice is being provided and paid for by Mitsubishi, in cooperation with the NYS DMV.
Taxpayer dollars were not used. Due to the serious nature of this recall, the NYS DMV is providing limited assistance with these notices to individuals who may be impacted by
this recall. The manufacturer is fully responsible for this recall, notification of the recall, and any repairs. This notification does not create a duty upon the NYS DMV to provide
notice nor any repair requirement regarding this recall, or any other recalls or safety- related information. Further communication regarding this notice, including scheduling
repairs or verifying recall information, must be directed to Mitsubishi and not to the NYS DMV.
[NAME]
[ADDRESS]
NOTIFICACIÓN URGENTE DE SEGURIDAD: ¡ES NECESARIO QUE ACTÚE DE INMEDIATO!
El Departamento de Vehículos Motorizados del Estado de Nueva York (NYS-DMV) le alerta que el
siguiente vehículo tiene una bolsa de aire defectuosa que pone su vida en peligro:
[YEAR] MITSUBISHI [MODEL]
VIN: [XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX]
¡RESPONDA AHORA PARA GARANTIZAR SU PROTECCIÓN Y LA DE SU PASSAJEROS!
Llame Mitsubishi 1-855-681-6147 para coordinar su reparación GRATIS. Si es necesario, usted puede
recibir servicios GRATIS durante la reparación, como un vehículo prestado u servicio de remolque.
[DATE]
Estimado/a [FIRST NAME],
Según los registros de Mitsubishi, el vehículo mencionado arriba tiene una bolsa de aire defectuosa que pone en
peligro su vida. Si la bolsa de aire se despliega, la pieza de adentro puede explotar y esparcir fragmentos
metálicos filosos que podrían causarle heridas graves o incluso la muerte a usted o a cualquier pasajero.
¡LA REPARACIÓN ES GRATIS – LAS PIEZAS NECESARIAS ESTÁN DISPONIBLES AHORA!
Llame 1-855-681-6147 para coordinar su reparación GRATIS.
Mitsubishi es uno de los 19 fabricantes de vehículos afectados por esta notificación de seguridad. La
Administración Nacional de Seguridad del Tráfico en las Carreteras (NHTSA) reporta 19 muertes confirmadas
en los Estados Unidos y cientos de presuntas lesiones comoresultado de este defecto.
Por favor hable con sus familiares y amigos para que verifiquen las notificaciones de seguridad de sus
vehículos utilizando el número de VIN en NHTSA.gov/recalls.
Su seguridad vial suya en New York State es nuestra mayor prioridad!
Si cree que ya respondió a esta notificación, visite NHTSA.gov/recalls y entre el número VIN de su vehículo para verificar y asegurarse de que no existan otras notificaciones
de seguridad sobre su vehículo. Si usted ya no posee este vehículo, ignore esta carta. Si usted cree que Mitsubishi o su agencia Mitsubishi le ha fallado o no puede arreglar
el defecto de forma gratis y en un tiempo razonable, puede enviar su queja al Administrador a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue S.E.,
Washington, DC 20590, o llamar a la línea gratis de Seguridad Vial al 1–888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), o visitar el sitio web NHTSA.gov. Este aviso ha sido preparado
y financiado por Mitsubishi, en cooperación con NYS DMV. No se utilizó ningún dinero proveniente de los contribuyentes de impuestos. Debido a la seriedad de este defecto
de seguridad, NYS DMV está ofreciendo asistencia limitada con estos avisos para las personas afectadas por este defecto. El fabricante asume toda responsabilidad en
cuanto a este defecto, los avisos sobre el mismo y cualquier reparación. Esta notificación no crea ninguna obligación para NYS DMV de en cuanto a enviar cualquier
notificación ni cumplir ningún requisito de reparación con respecto a este defecto de seguridad ni a cualquier otro defecto o información relacionada con la seguridad.
Cualquier comunicación con respecto a este aviso, incluidas las citas para reparaciones o la verificación de la información sobre este defecto de seguridad, deberá dirigirse al
Mitsubishi y no NYS DMV
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