NHTSA Recall 14V522000
NHTSA Campaign Id 14V522000; Date: Sep. 2, 2014
If the brake vacuum pump stops functioning, the distance needed to stop the vehicle may be lengthened, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2010 Mitsubishi I-miev; 2011 Mitsubishi I-miev; 2012 Mitsubishi I-miev; 2013 Mitsubishi I-miev; 2014 Mitsubishi I-miev
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum
Manufactured by: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 1,810
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
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 Notes:
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: Oct 24, 2014
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