NHTSA recall 19V804000
Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Vacuum
Mitsubishi I-Miev
Reported Nov 8, 20192,108 vehicles affectedMitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.Maker’s number SR-19-002Built Oct 28, 2011 – Jun 10, 2016
The defect
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.
The risk
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.
The 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.