WASHINGTON — Mitsubishi is recalling 531 of its 2010 Endeavor vehicles because the front seat-mounted airbags may not deploy correctly in a side impact crash, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
"The retainer bracket used for the seat-mounted side airbag frames on both the driver and front passenger seats may not have been properly welded," said NHTSA in its recalls summary of the problem. "If this condition exists, the front seat-mounted airbags may not deploy correctly in a side impact crash, possibly resulting in injury to the seat occupant."
In other documentation filed with the federal government, Mitsubishi said, "As a precaution [it] placed the 2010 Endeavors on 'stop sale' as of 9-3-2009 until all potentially affected vehicles could be inspected."
Mitsubishi dealers will check the weld condition of the retainer bracket. If the weld is insufficient, the dealer will replace the seatback assembly for free. The recall is expected to begin on September 22. Owners can contact Mitsubishi at (888) 648-7820.
Inside Line says: If you own one of the aforementioned Endeavors, have it checked out ASAP with your dealer. — Anita Lienert, Correspondent
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