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.