Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #14V522000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V522000 by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.. Affecting model year 2010-2014 i-miev electric vehicles manufactured september 15, 2009, to march 25, 2014 Includes 1,810 affected units, Brake Vacuum Pump may Stop Functioning, component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2010-2014 i-miev electric vehicles manufactured september 15, 2009, to march 25, 2014

Defect Summary

Mitsubishi motors north america, inc. (mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 i-miev electric vehicles manufactured september 15, 2009, to march 25, 2014. due to either software programming or corrosion caused by road salt, the brake vacuum pump may stop functioning.

Corrective Action

Mitsubishi will notify owners, and depending on the affected vehicle, dealers will either 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. mitsubishi's number for this recall is sr-14-007.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 14V522000
Report Received Date: 2014-09-02T00:00:00
Subject: Brake vacuum pump may stop functioning
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Potentially Affected Units: 1,810

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SR-14-007
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Mitsubishi motors north america, inc. (mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 i-miev electric vehicles manufactured september 15, 2009, to march 25, 2014. due to either software programming or corrosion caused by road salt, the brake vacuum pump may stop functioning.
Consequence Summary: If the brake vacuum pump stops functioning, the distance needed to stop the vehicle may be lengthened, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Mitsubishi will notify owners, and depending on the affected vehicle, dealers will either 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. mitsubishi's number for this recall is sr-14-007.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 79.34

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NHTSA ID: 14V522000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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