Mitsubishi Recalls i-MiEV Electric Vehicles Due to Brake Vacuum Pump Defect
Mitsubishi is recalling 2010-2014 i-MiEV electric vehicles because the brake vacuum pump may stop functioning, potentially increasing stopping distance and 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 crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury risk or structural defects.
Plain-English summary
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 i-MiEV electric vehicles manufactured between September 15, 2009, and March 25, 2014. The recall involves 1,810 vehicles.
The defect is caused by either software programming issues or corrosion from road salt, which may cause the brake vacuum pump to stop functioning. If this occurs, the distance needed to stop the vehicle may be lengthened, increasing the risk of a crash.
Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the brake vacuum pump controller, replace the brake vacuum pump, or do both, free of charge. The recall began on October 24, 2014. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service 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 — Electric Vehicle
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 1,810
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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