Recall 13V-031
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. recalled the 2012 Mitsubishi I-Miev: Service brakes; Service brakes, hydraulic (power assist).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 13V-031
- Reported
- January 25, 2013
- Vehicles affected
- 1,402 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
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.
The fix
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-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Mitsubisihi's campaign recall number is SR-13-001. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Mitsubishi I-Miev 2012