NHTSA recall 13V-031 (13V031000)
service brakes, hydraulic recall reported January 25, 2013 - about 1,402 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 13V031000
- Also written as
- 13V-031
- Manufacturer number
- SR-13-001
- Reported
- January 25, 2013
- Vehicles affected
- ~1,402
- Component
- service brakes, hydraulic
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
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.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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 repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 13V-031 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.