Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #13V031000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V031000 by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.. Affecting model year 2012 i-miev electric vehicles manufactured december 2, 2011, through september 7, 2012 Includes 1,402 affected units, Vacuum Pump may Fail/Increased Stopping Distances, component: SERVICE BRAKES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2012 i-miev electric vehicles manufactured december 2, 2011, through september 7, 2012

Defect Summary

Mitsubishi motors north america is recalling certain model year 2012 i-miev electric vehicles manufactured december 2, 2011, through september 7, 2012. the brake system vacuum pump may fail, causing the vacuum pump to be inoperable.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 13V031000
Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2013-01-25T00:00:00
Subject: Vacuum pump may fail/increased stopping distances
Component: Service Brakes
Potentially Affected Units: 1,402

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SR-13-001
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Mitsubishi motors north america is recalling certain model year 2012 i-miev electric vehicles manufactured december 2, 2011, through september 7, 2012. the brake system vacuum pump may fail, causing the vacuum pump to be inoperable.
Consequence Summary: If the vaccum pump system fails, it will reduce available brake power which would result in lengthened stopping distances, which may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

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

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SID: row-4vme~5gzv_afx5
NHTSA ID: 13V031000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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