Mitsubishi Motors recalls Pajero vehicles in China

Japanese automaker Mitsubishi Motors is recalling 19,879 vehicles in China that may have problematic gas generators in the airbags, according to China's top quality regulator.

Mitsubishi Motors (China) Limited filed the recall with the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine.

The recall, which began on Friday, is for imported Pajero vehicles manufactured between June 12, 2013 and Nov. 24, 2016, according to the administration.

Vehicles with faulty gas generators may break and injure passengers when the airbags open.

Recalled cars will have the faulty parts replaced free of charge.

(ASIA PACIFIC DAILY)