Recall
Mitsubishi I-miev — 13V031000
NHTSA ID
13V031000
Make
Mitsubishi
Model
I-miev
Years Affected
2012
Recall Date
2013-01-25
Component
SERVICE BRAKES
Units Affected
1,402
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
SR-13-001
Summary
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.