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
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 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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