Defect Description For Recall
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) Is Recalling Certain Replacement Lithium-Ion Batteries Installed On Certain 2012 Mitsubishi I-Miev Vehicles. The Batteries Were Manufactured December 18, 2012, Through December 21, 2012. The Batteries May Have Internal Contamination Possibly Causing Reduced Voltage. Also, The Batteries May Also Develop A Short-Circuit During Charging.
Make Of Vehicle
MITSUBISHI
Model Of Vehicle
LITHIUM-ION BATTERY
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
13E031000
Component Description
Electrical System:12V/24V/48V Battery
Effect Of Defect
Internal Contamination Of The Battery May Cause Reduced Voltage Resulting In A Stall-Like Condition, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Mitsubishi Will Notify The Owners InstruCTIng Them To Take Their Vehicle To A Dealer Where The Batteries Will Be Replaced Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On June 14, 2013. Owners May Contact Mitsubishi At 1-800-222-0307. Mitsubishi’S Recall Number Is Sr-13-006.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20121218
End Of Manufacture
20121221
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
2
Date Owners Notified
20130614
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20130607
Make Campaign Number
SR-13-006