NHTSA ID Number: 10232640
Manufacturer Communication Number: TIN-23-00-001
TSB/Document Date: 2023-03-07
Summary
This is a Technical Information Notice informing dealers that with permission from the Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles notification letters are being sent to vehicle owners with Colorado addresses to inform of open Takata recalls.
* * TECHNICAL INFORMATION NOTICE * *
DATE:
February 6, 2023
TO:
Mitsubishi
Motors US Service and Parts Managers
RE:
Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Letterhead – Takata Recalls
TIN NO.:
TIN-23-00-001
AFFECTED VEHICLES: Certain 2004-2007 Lancer, 2006-2009 Raider, and 2012-2017 i-MiEV
PURPOSE:
With permission from the Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV), on February 13, 2023,
MMNA will be mailing letters to owners, with Colorado 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 Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles (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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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles
P.O. Box 746 | Wheeling, IL 60090
Your [YEAR] [MODEL] has an urgent airbag
safety recall.
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The airbag could injure or even kill you and/or
your passengers.
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The recall repair is FREE at an authorized
[Brand] dealer.
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Call [XXX-XXX-XXXX] for more information or
to schedule a FREE recall repair.
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[NAME]
[ADDRESS]
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PL
URGENT AIRBAG SAFETY RECALL: IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUIRED!
This notice applies to a vehicle registered in your name:
[YEAR] [MODEL]
[XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX]
Dear [First Name]:
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) are
contacting you personally because your [YEAR] [MODEL] has a recalled airbag that could kill or seriously injure you and your
passengers if it deploys.
NHTSA and the Colorado DMV have received information from [Brand] that the [YEAR] [MODEL] that is currently registered in your
name with the Vehicle Identification Number [XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX] has been recalled. If the airbags deploy, in some cases the
airbags may explode and spray sharp metal fragments or shrapnel toward you and your passengers.
According to records from [Brand], your vehicle has not been repaired yet. The potentially lifesaving recall repair is 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 recall repair may cause. Please immediately call [XXX-XXX-XXXX] for more information or to schedule a FREE recall repair.
IF YOU NO LONGER OWN THIS VEHICLE: DISREGARD THIS LETTER
What should you do?
• Immediately contact a local [Brand] dealership to schedule a FREE recall repair. Ask for
FREE alternative transportation, if needed.
• Visit [Brand Website] or CALL [XXX-XXX-XXXX] to find your nearest [Brand] dealership.
CALL
FOR A
FREE
RECALL
REPAIR
• If you think you have already taken action on this recall, visit www.NHTSA.gov/recalls and enter your
vehicle’s VIN to verify and ensure that no other safety recalls have been issued for your vehicle.
[Brand] is one of 19 vehicle manufacturers affected by this recall. NHTSA reports 22 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 Colorado’s roadways is our top priority. Please act NOW to protect yourself and your passengers.
If you believe that [Brand] or your [Brand] 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.
This notice is being provided and paid for by [Brand], in cooperation with the Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles. Taxpayer dollars were not used. Due to the serious nature of this recall, the Colorado Division of
Motor Vehicles 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 State of Colorado and the Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles 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 [XXX-XXX-XXXX] and not to the Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles.
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LO QUE NECESITA SABER
Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles
P.O. Box 746 | Wheeling, IL 60090
Su [MODEL] [YEAR] tiene una notificación
urgente sobre bolsas de aire defectuosas.
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La bolsa de aire podría lesionar o incluso matar
a todos en su vehículo.
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La reparación es GRATIS en las agencias
autorizadas de [Brand].
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Llame al [XXX-XXX-XXXX] para obtener más
información o coordinar una reparación GRATIS.
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[NAME]
[ADDRESS]
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PL
NOTIFICACIÓN URGENTE DE SEGURIDAD: ¡ES NECESARIO QUE ACTÚE DE INMEDIATO!
Esta notificación corresponde a un vehículo registrado a su nombre:
[MODEL] [YEAR]
[XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX]
Estimado/a [First Name]:
La Administración Nacional de Seguridad del Tráfico en las Carreteras (NHTSA) y la División de Vehículos Motorizados de
Colorado (DMV) le están contactando personalmente porque su [MODEL] [YEAR] tiene una bolsa de aire defectuosa que podría
matar o herir gravemente a todos en el vehículo si se desplegara.
NHTSA y el DMV de Colorado recibieron información de [Brand] que el [MODEL] [YEAR] está registrado a su nombre actualmente con
el Número de Identificación del Vehículo [XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX] y el mismo ha recibido una notificación urgente de seguridad.
Si las bolsas de aire defectuosas se despliegan, en algunos casos pueden explotar y lanzar fragmentos filosos de metal o metralla
hacia usted y sus pasajeros.
Según los registros de [Brand], su vehículo no ha sido reparado aún. Esta reparación que pudiera salvarle la vida es GRATIS y las piezas
necesarias están disponibles ahora. Usted puede recibir servicios GRATIS durante la reparación, como un vehículo prestado, servicio de
remolque u otro medio de transporte alternativo que le ayude ante cualquier inconveniente. Llame de inmediato al [XXX-XXX-XXXX]
para obtener más información o coordinar una reparación GRATIS.
SI USTED YA NO POSEE ESTE VEHÍCULO: IGNORE ESTA CARTA
¿Qué debe hacer?
• Contacte de inmediato una agencia local de [Brand] para coordinar una reparación GRATIS. Pida un
transporte alternativo GRATIS, si lo necesita.
• Visite [Brand Website] o llame al [XXX-XXX-XXXX] para saber dónde está su agencia [Brand]
más cercana.
• Si cree que ya respondió a esta notificación, visite www.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.
LLAME
PARA
UNA
REPARACIÓN
GRATIS
ENTRE SU NÚMERO VIN
[Brand] es uno de los 19 fabricantes de vehículos afectados por esta notificación de seguridad. NHTSA reporta 22 muertes confirmadas
en los Estados Unidos y cientos de presuntas lesiones como resultado 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.
La seguridad vial suya y de su familia en Colorado es nuestra mayor prioridad. Por favor responda AHORA para garantizar su
protección y la de sus pasajeros.
Si usted cree que [Brand] o su agencia [Brand] 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 [Brand], en cooperación con la División de Vehículos Motorizados de Colorado. No se utilizó ningún dinero proveniente de los contribuyentes de impuestos. Debido a la
seriedad de este defecto de seguridad, la División de Vehículos Motorizados de Colorado 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 el Estado de Colorado ni para la División de Vehículos Motorizados de
Colorado 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 [XXX-XXX-XXXX] y no a la División de Vehículos
Motorizados de Colorado
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Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles
PO BoxPO746
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Wheeling, IL 60090
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Standard
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PAID
Permit 718
Palatine, IL
ELECTRONIC SERVICE REQUESTED
[NAME]
[ADDRESS]
2/3/2023
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