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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

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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