Power assist: vacuumRecall 19V-804 · 2012–2017 Mitsubishi I-MIEV
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. recall 19V-804 covers 2,108 2012–2017 Mitsubishi I-MIEV for a power assist: vacuum problem, reported to NHTSA on November 8, 2019. The manufacturer's latest report (2021 Q2) shows 47% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 19V804000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
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 fix
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.
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.
How fast cars are being fixed
47%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 69 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
The investigation behind this recall
- Brake Vacuum Pump FailureNHTSA