MITSUBISHI I-MIEV 2017: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V804000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MITSUBISHI | I-MIEV | 2017 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2020-01-07 | 2019-11-08 | 2019-11-12 |
Production Dates: 2011-10-28 - 2016-06-10
Manufacturers Involved: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SR-19-002
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2108
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
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.
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.
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.
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.
