Mitsubishi Shogun (Lwb), Shogun (Swb) Recall R/2017/275: Propellant In The Driver And Passenger Side Airbag Inflators May Have Deteriorated, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 30 Oct 2017
- Launched
- 34,120
- vehicles in the UK
- R3030710 / R3033431
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mitsubishi recalled Shogun (lwb), Shogun (swb) vehicles built between 29 September 2006 and 28 June 2012. The propellant (ammonium nitrate) in the inflator of the drivers and passengers front airbag inflator may deteriorate due to high temperature and humid conditions over a longer period in use. The dealer will replace the driver and passenger front airbag inflators. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The propellant (ammonium nitrate) in the inflator of the drivers and passengers front airbag inflator may deteriorate due to high temperature and humid conditions over a longer period in use. As a result the inflator body may rupture during airbag deployment in the event of an accident where the airbags are required to be deployed. The inflator body may rupture during airbag deployment with the potential to cause injury.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: PROPELLANT IN THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG INFLATORS MAY HAVE DETERIORATED Defect: The propellant (ammonium nitrate) in the inflator of the drivers and passengers front airbag inflator may deteriorate due to high temperature and humid conditions over a longer period in use. As a result the inflator body may rupture during airbag deployment in the event of an accident where the airbags are required to be deployed. The inflator body may rupture during airbag deployment with the potential to cause injury. Remedy: Replacement of the driver and passenger front airbag inflators.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: propellant in the driver and passenger side airbag inflators may have deteriorated.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the driver and passenger front airbag inflators.
Are You Affected?
Shogun (lwb), Shogun (swb) built between 29 September 2006 and 28 June 2012 may be included. Mitsubishi estimates 34,120 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 campaign code R3030710 / R3033431 or the DVSA reference R/2017/275. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colt, L400 / Space Gear, Lancer, Lancer Station Wagon and 3 moreThe air bag inflator might have a different air bag deployment performance than designed providing less protection | Urgent | R/2021/240 | |
| I-Car, Lancer Evolution, Lancer JT, Lancer JT EvolutionActivation of a non-dessicated ammonium nitrate inflator with degraded propellant may result in an inflator rupture | Urgent | R/2018/355 | |
| I-MievPropellant in the front passenger airbag inflator may be detiorated | Urgent | R/2018/115 | |
| L200Airbag may release shrapnel if deployed | Urgent | R/2016/251 | |
| I-Car, LancerAirbag may release shrapnel if deployed | Urgent | R/2015/199 |
This is one of 112 Mitsubishi recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mitsubishi recall launched before it was R/2017/183 on 3 Jul 2017, for internal combustion engine may not perform as expected. The one launched after it was R/2017/317 on 3 Jan 2018, for water ingress may damage the wiper motor. You can also see every Mitsubishi recall, all recalls launched in 2017 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/275, launched 30 October 2017. 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.