Recall 14V522000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM Defect in 2010-2014 MITSUBISHI I-MIEV
RECALL This recall affects up to 1,810 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 14V522000 |
| Manufacturer | Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. |
| Vehicles Affected | 1,810 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 i-MiEV electric vehicles manufactured September 15, 2009, to March 25, 2014. Due to either software programming or corrosion caused by road salt, the brake vacuum pump may stop functioning.
Safety Consequence
If the brake vacuum pump stops functioning, the distance needed to stop the vehicle may be lengthened, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Mitsubishi will notify owners, and depending on the affected vehicle, dealers will either reprogram the brake vacuum pump controller, replace the brake vacuum pump or do both, free of charge. The recall began on October 24, 2014. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-14-007.
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