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Mitsubishi B1417

52B-004 See next page Page 12 of 22 TSB-18-52B-004 Page 13 of 22 TSB-18-52B-004 Please make the indicated changes to the 2016 and 2017 i-MiEV Service Manual, Group 52B - Supplement

DriveNot yet established by verified evidence.
ChargeNot yet established by verified evidence.
ServiceService is appropriate because the code is addressed in SRS diagnostic procedures, but urgency and required repair are not yet established by verified evidence.
Confidence95%

Quick answer

DTC B1417 is documented in Mitsubishi i-MiEV Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) service-manual diagnosis updates. The verified evidence does not establish a plain-language fault definition, vehicle symptoms, drivability, charging status, or a specific repair.

This page separates verified manufacturer/regulator evidence from supporting material. Unsupported causes, repairs or safety conclusions are not guessed.

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1. What does B1417 mean?

DTC B1417 is documented in Mitsubishi i-MiEV Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) service-manual diagnosis updates. The verified evidence does not establish a plain-language fault definition, vehicle symptoms, drivability, charging status, or a specific repair.

2. Technical explanation

NHTSA-hosted Mitsubishi technical service bulletins instruct technicians to replace incorrect diagnostic information for DTC B1417 in the SRS Air Bag Diagnosis section of i-MiEV service manuals. This establishes B1417 as an SRS-ECU diagnostic item addressed by corrected factory diagnostic procedures. The supplied evidence does not include the actual corrected diagnostic text, test results, component identification, or repair outcome.

3. What system is affected?

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), specifically SRS Air Bag Diagnosis / diagnostic trouble-code procedures for the SRS-ECU.

4. How serious is this code?

Not yet established by verified evidence.

5. Symptoms you may notice

  • Not yet established by verified evidence.

6. Possible causes

  • Not yet established by verified evidence.

7. Can I still drive the vehicle?

Not yet established by verified evidence.

8. Can I charge the vehicle?

Not yet established by verified evidence.

9. What you can safely do

  • Use the applicable Mitsubishi service information and the corrected B1417 diagnostic procedure referenced by the bulletins.
  • Arrange diagnosis by a qualified service professional familiar with SRS systems.
  • Do not attempt airbag, SRS-ECU, wiring, or high-voltage-system repairs based solely on this code.

10. Step-by-step troubleshooting

  1. The verified bulletins direct replacement of incorrect B1417 diagnostic information with corrected information in the applicable i-MiEV service manual.
  2. The supplied evidence does not provide the corrected step-by-step diagnostic procedure; therefore, further troubleshooting steps are not yet established by verified evidence.

11. When to contact service

Service is appropriate because the code is addressed in SRS diagnostic procedures, but urgency and required repair are not yet established by verified evidence.

12. What the service center may check

  • Confirm the vehicle year, market, and i-MiEV applicability before selecting the bulletin.
  • Access the applicable Mitsubishi service manual revision and bulletin-referenced corrected procedure for B1417.
  • Diagnose B1417 using the corrected SRS-ECU procedure rather than relying on the superseded manual information.

13. Possible repair or resolution

  • Not yet established by verified evidence.

14. Affected vehicles

15. Related TSBs / service bulletins

  • TSB-18-52B-002, published December 20, 2018: updates 2012 i-MiEV SRS Air Bag Diagnosis information for DTC B1417.
  • TSB-18-52B-003, published December 20, 2018: updates 2013 (Canada only) and 2014 i-MiEV SRS Air Bag Diagnosis information for DTC B1417.
  • TSB-18-52B-004, published December 20, 2018: updates 2016 and 2017 i-MiEV SRS Air Bag Diagnosis information for DTC B1417.

16. Recall information

  • Not yet established by verified evidence.

17. Official manufacturer information

Official NHTSA-hosted manufacturer communications: TSB-18-52B-002 (https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2018/MC-10152960-9999.pdf), TSB-18-52B-003 (https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2018/MC-10152959-9999.pdf), and TSB-18-52B-004 (https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2018/MC-10152961-9999.pdf).

19. Frequently asked questions

What does B1417 mean on a Mitsubishi i-MiEV?

The verified evidence establishes that B1417 is covered by corrected SRS-ECU diagnostic information in Mitsubishi i-MiEV service-manual supplements. A specific plain-language fault meaning is not yet established by verified evidence.

Which i-MiEV vehicles are covered by the supplied bulletins?

The supplied evidence identifies 2012 i-MiEV; 2013 i-MiEV (Canada only) and 2014 i-MiEV; and 2016–2017 i-MiEV. The applicability data identifies US-market 2012, 2013–2014, and 2016–2017 i-MiEV entries, while the TSB-18-52B-003 source summary specifically describes 2013 as Canada only.

Does B1417 affect EV charging or driving?

Not yet established by verified evidence.

Is there a recall for B1417?

Not yet established by verified evidence. The supplied documents are manufacturer technical service bulletins, not recall notices.

20. Sources & verification

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