NHTSA Recall 13V031000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V031000; Date: Jan. 25, 2013
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2012 Mitsubishi I-miev
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist
Manufactured by: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 1,402
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
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 Notes:
Mitsubisihi's campaign recall number is sr-13-001. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 28, 2013
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