Report Date
Jan 25, 2013
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST
Affected Vehicles
1
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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | MITSUBISHI | I-MIEV |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.