The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·13V031000·Announced 2013-01-25

Mitsubishi Recalls 2012 i-MiEV Electric Vehicles for Brake Vacuum Pump Defect

Mitsubishi is recalling 2012 i-MiEV electric vehicles because a brake vacuum pump failure may lengthen stopping distances and increase crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the braking system that increases the risk of a vehicle crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Mitsubishi Motors North America is recalling certain model year 2012 i-MiEV electric vehicles manufactured between December 2, 2011, and September 7, 2012. The recall addresses a defect in the brake system vacuum pump, which may fail and become inoperable.

If the vacuum pump system fails, it reduces available brake power, resulting in lengthened stopping distances. This condition may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MITSUBISHI I-MIEV
Brand
MITSUBISHI
Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Braking System
Hazard
Affected units
1,402

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • I-MIEV

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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