Mitsubishi Galant Recall R/2004/114: Passenger Side Airbag May Suffer Delayed Deployment, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 7 Sep 2004
- Launched
- 8
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2004/114
- DVSA reference
Mitsubishi recalled Galant vehicles built between 1 January 1997 and 31 December 1997. The front passenger side air bag may suffer delayed deployment which in the worst case scenario could result in passenger injury. The dealer will replace will be recalled at which time the airbag with a unit which complies with the correct deployment assessment criteria. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The front passenger side air bag may suffer delayed deployment which in the worst case scenario could result in passenger injury.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG MAY SUFFER DELAYED DEPLOYMENT Defect: The front passenger side air bag may suffer delayed deployment which in the worst case scenario could result in passenger injury Remedy: Affected vehicles will be recalled at which time the airbag will be replaced with a unit which complies with the correct deployment assessment criteria.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: passenger side airbag may suffer delayed deployment.
The Fix
The dealer will replace will be recalled at which time the airbag with a unit which complies with the correct deployment assessment criteria.
Are You Affected?
Galant built between 1 January 1997 and 31 December 1997 may be included. Mitsubishi estimates 8 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Mitsubishi, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Mitsubishi.
- Book with any franchised Mitsubishi dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/2004/114. See how to get a Mitsubishi recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| GalantPossibility that water could seep into the lower ball joints | Book soon | R/2004/057 | |
| GalantPossible fuel leak | Urgent | R/2003/067 | |
| GalantSuspension lower arm ball joint may suffer premature wear | Book soon | R/2001/054 | |
| GalantFuel tank may crack and leak | Urgent | R/2000/090 | |
| Galant, Space WagonBraking efficiency may be reduced | Urgent | R/2000/063 |
This is one of 112 Mitsubishi recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mitsubishi recall launched before it was R/2004/057 on 10 Jun 2004, for possibility that water could seep into the lower ball joints. The one launched after it was R/2004/162 on 3 Dec 2004, for possibility that the bonnet safety hook is defective. You can also see every Mitsubishi recall, all recalls launched in 2004 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2004/114, launched 7 September 2004. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.