Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #13E031000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13E031000 by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.. Affecting replacement lithium-ion batteries installed on certain 2012 mitsubishi i-miev vehicles Includes 2 affected units, Replacement Battery may cause Stall, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

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replacement lithium-ion batteries installed on certain 2012 mitsubishi i-miev vehicles

Defect Summary

Mitsubishi motors north america, inc. (mitsubishi) is recalling certain replacement lithium-ion batteries installed on certain 2012 mitsubishi i-miev vehicles. The batteries were manufactured december 18, 2012, through december 21, 2012. the batteries may have internal contamination possibly causing reduced voltage. also, the batteries may also develop a short-circuit during charging.

Corrective Action

Mitsubishi will notify the owners instructing them to take their vehicle to a dealer where the batteries will be replaced free of charge. the recall began on june 14, 2013. owners may contact mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0307. mitsubishi's recall number is sr-13-006.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 13E031000
Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2013-06-07T00:00:00
Subject: Replacement battery may cause stall
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 2

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SR-13-006
Recall Type: Equipment
Defect Summary: Mitsubishi motors north america, inc. (mitsubishi) is recalling certain replacement lithium-ion batteries installed on certain 2012 mitsubishi i-miev vehicles. The batteries were manufactured december 18, 2012, through december 21, 2012. the batteries may have internal contamination possibly causing reduced voltage. also, the batteries may also develop a short-circuit during charging.
Consequence Summary: Internal contamination of the battery may cause reduced voltage resulting in a stall-like condition, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Mitsubishi will notify the owners instructing them to take their vehicle to a dealer where the batteries will be replaced free of charge. the recall began on june 14, 2013. owners may contact mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0307. mitsubishi's recall number is sr-13-006.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 13E031000
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