Recall 13V031000: Brake Vacuum Pump Failure

REPORT RECEIPT DATE: January 25, 2013

NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V031000

COMPONENT(S): Service Brakes, Hydraulic

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 1,402

ALL PRODUCTS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS RECALL:

VEHICLE MAKE - MODEL - MODEL YEAR(S)

Mitsubishi I-MiEV 2012

DETAILS:

2 Associated Documents

MANUFACTURER: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

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:
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.

REMEDY:
Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected vacuum pumps free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Mitsubishi at 1-888-648-7820.

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.