Recall 19V804000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM

Report Date
20191108
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
Affected Vehicles
6 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2012 MITSUBISHI I-MIEV
2013 MITSUBISHI I-MIEV
2014 MITSUBISHI I-MIEV
2015 MITSUBISHI I-MIEV
2016 MITSUBISHI I-MIEV
2017 MITSUBISHI I-MIEV

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