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.
Mitsubishi Motors North America – Vacuum Pump may Fail/Increased Stopping Distances
| Report Received Date | 01/25/2013 |
| NHTSA ID | 13V031000 |
| 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. |
| Recall Code | SR-13-001 |
| Potentially Affected | 1402 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=13V031000) |
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