NHTSA recall 13V031000
Service brakes
Mitsubishi I-Miev
Reported Jan 25, 20131,402 vehicles affectedMitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.Maker’s number SR-13-001Built Dec 2, 2011 – Sep 7, 2012
The defect
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 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.
Service brakesService brakes, hydraulic › Power assist