The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·13E031000·Announced 2013-06-07

Mitsubishi Recalls 2012 i-MiEV Replacement Lithium-Ion Batteries

Mitsubishi is recalling replacement lithium-ion batteries for 2012 i-MiEV vehicles due to internal contamination that may cause reduced voltage or short-circuits.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (vehicle battery) where the defect increases the risk of a crash, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. is recalling certain replacement lithium-ion batteries installed on 2012 Mitsubishi i-MiEV vehicles. The affected batteries were manufactured between December 18, 2012, and December 21, 2012.

The batteries may contain internal contamination, which can cause reduced voltage or develop a short-circuit during charging. Reduced voltage may result in a stall-like condition, increasing the risk of a crash.

Mitsubishi will notify owners to take their vehicles to a dealer for a free battery replacement. The recall began on June 14, 2013. Owners can contact Mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0307 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT recall
Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Electric Vehicle Battery
Hazard
Affected units
2

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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