Mitsubishi I-miev recall (13V031000)

Mitsubishi · United States Recall

NHTSA Campaign ID: 13V031000
Report Received: 2013-01-25
Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Make: Mitsubishi
Model(s): I-MIEV
Model Year(s): 2012
Component: SERVICE BRAKES
Potentially Affected Units: 1,402

Defect Description

Mitsubishi Motors North America is recalling certain model year 2012 i-MiEV electric vehicles manufactured December 2, 2011, through September 7, 2012. The brake system vacuum pump may fail, causing the vacuum pump to be inoperable.

Consequence

If the vaccum pump system fails, it will reduce available brake power which would result in lengthened stopping distances, which may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected vacuum pumps free of charge. The recall began on February 28, 2013. Owners may contact Mitsubishi at 1-888-648-7820.

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