Recall 14V522000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM

Report Date
20140902
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
Affected Vehicles
5 models

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2010 MITSUBISHI I-MIEV
2011 MITSUBISHI I-MIEV
2012 MITSUBISHI I-MIEV
2013 MITSUBISHI I-MIEV
2014 MITSUBISHI I-MIEV

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.