Service brakesRecall 13V-031 · 2012 Mitsubishi I-MIEV
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. recall 13V-031 covers 1,402 2012 Mitsubishi I-MIEV for a service brakes problem, reported to NHTSA on January 25, 2013.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V031000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
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.
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 fix
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.
Mitsubisihi's campaign recall number is SR-13-001. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from December 2, 2011 to September 7, 2012. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.