Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
MITSUBISHI
Model Of Vehicle
I-MIEV
Year
2012
Recall Campaign Number
13V031000
Component Description
Service Brakes
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20111202
End Of Manufacture
20120907
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1402
Date Owners Notified
20130228
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20130125
Make Campaign Number
SR-13-001