NHTSA 13V031000 United States
Mitsubishi i-MiEV recall: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist
Official safety recall 13V031000 published by NHTSA.
High risk
Contact an authorised dealer of the maker. Recall repairs are free of charge.
Campaign13V031000
ComponentService Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist
Report date2013-01-25
ManufacturerMitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Affected vehicles
| Vehicle | Model year | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Mitsubishi i-MiEV | 2012 | United States |
The problem
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.
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 official 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.