The problem
Mitsubishi motors north America, inc. (mmna) is recalling certain model year 2010 endeavor model vehicles manufactured between May 26 and July 28, 2009. 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.
The risk
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.
The fix
Mmna will notify owners and dealers will inspect the weld condition of the side airbag retainer bracket on the front passenger seats. If the weld is insufficient, the dealer will replace the seatback assembly free of charge. The safety recall began on September 30, 2009. Owners May contact Mitsubishi customer relations department at 1-888-648-7820.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 09V-361 (09V361000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | SR-09-003 |
| Manufacturer | Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. |
| Component | Air bags |
| Report date | September 16, 2009 |
| Owners notified | September 30, 2009 |
| Vehicles affected | 531 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the air bags
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 09V-361 repair free?
Yes. Mitsubishi dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Mmna will notify owners and dealers will inspect the weld condition of the side airbag retainer bracket on the front passenger seats. If the weld is insufficient, the dealer will replace the seatback assembly free of charge.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 531 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.