Mitsubishi I-miev recall (19V804000)

Mitsubishi · United States Recall

NHTSA Campaign ID: 19V804000
Report Received: 2019-11-08
Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Make: Mitsubishi
Model(s): I-MIEV
Model Year(s): 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
Potentially Affected Units: 2,108

Defect Description

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2012-2017 i-MiEV vehicles. Water may penetrate the brake assist vacuum pump, causing corrosion and a failure of the brake vacuum pump.

Consequence

Without the brake vacuum pump, the driver will experience a sudden loss of braking assist, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake vacuum pump, free of charge. The recall began January 7, 2020. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-19-002.

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