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SevereNHTSA·19V804000·Announced 2019-11-08

Mitsubishi i-MiEV Recall for Brake Vacuum Pump Corrosion Risk

Mitsubishi is recalling 2012-2017 i-MiEV vehicles because water may corrode the brake vacuum pump, causing a loss of braking assist and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. 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 results in a loss of braking assist and an increased risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2012-2017 i-MiEV vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where water may penetrate the brake assist vacuum pump. This penetration can cause corrosion and a subsequent failure of the brake vacuum pump.

If the brake vacuum pump fails, the driver will experience a sudden loss of braking assist. This condition lengthens the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increases the risk of a crash.

Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake vacuum pump free of charge. The recall began on January 7, 2020. 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 — Braking System
Hazard
Affected units
2,108

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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