19-SR-002 – Brake Vacuum Pump Safety Recall Campaign – 2012-2017 Mitsubishi i-MiEV

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2012-2017 i-MiEV vehicles

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November 8, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V804000

Brake Assist Vacuum Pump May Fail

Without the brake vacuum pump, the driver will experience a sudden loss of braking assist, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V804

Manufacturer Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

Components  SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Potential Number of Units Affected  2,108

Summary

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2012-2017 i-MiEV vehicles. Water may penetrate the brake assist vacuum pump, causing corrosion and a failure of the brake vacuum pump.

Remedy

MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake vacuum pump, free of charge. The recall began January 7, 2020. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA’s number for this recall is SR-19-002.

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.

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