NHTSA Campaign 19V804000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
Issued by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. · Reported Nov 8, 2019 · 2,108 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Consequence
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.
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| MITSUBISHI | I-MIEV | 2012 | 2,108 |
| MITSUBISHI | I-MIEV | 2013 | 2,108 |
| MITSUBISHI | I-MIEV | 2014 | 2,108 |
| MITSUBISHI | I-MIEV | 2015 | 2,108 |
| MITSUBISHI | I-MIEV | 2016 | 2,108 |
| MITSUBISHI | I-MIEV | 2017 | 2,108 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 19V804000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.