Recall 13V031000 — SERVICE BRAKES Defect in 2012-2012 MITSUBISHI I-MIEV
RECALL This recall affects up to 1,402 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 13V031000 |
| Manufacturer | Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. |
| Vehicles Affected | 1,402 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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.
Safety 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.
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