NHTSA Campaign 13E031000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

Issued by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. · Reported Jun 7, 2013 · 2 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain replacement lithium-ion batteries installed on certain 2012 Mitsubishi i-MiEV vehicles. The batteries were manufactured December 18, 2012, through December 21, 2012. The batteries may have internal contamination possibly causing reduced voltage. Also, the batteries may also develop a short-circuit during charging.

Consequence

Internal contamination of the battery may cause reduced voltage resulting in a stall-like condition, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Mitsubishi will notify the owners instructing them to take their vehicle to a dealer where the batteries will be replaced free of charge. The recall began on June 14, 2013. Owners may contact Mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0307. Mitsubishi's recall number is SR-13-006.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
MITSUBISHI LITHIUM-ION BATTERY 2

Source: NHTSA Campaign 13E031000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.