NHTSA Recall # | 154299 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 19V804000 |
MFG Compaign # | SR-19-002 |
Manufacturer | Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. |
Supplier | MITSUBISHI |
Brand | MITSUBISHI |
Model | I-MIEV |
Model Year | 2014 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM |
Date of notification | 07/01/20 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 28/10/11 |
End date of manufacturing | 10/06/16 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | ODI |
Report received | 08/11/19 |
Report created | 12/11/19 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 2108 |
Defect 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. |
Consequence summary | 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. |
Corrective action | 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. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |