MITSUBISHI 2012: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST

Mitsubishi Motors North America is recalling certain model year 2012 i-MiEV electric vehicles manufactured December 2, 2011, through September 7, 2012. The brake system vacuum pu…

Recall #: 13V031000

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MITSUBISHI 2012: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST was recalled by Mitsubishi in January 25, 2013. Reason: Mitsubishi Motors North America is recalling certain model year 2012 i-MiEV electric vehicles manufactured De…. Remedy: Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected vacuum pumps free of…. Verify recall #13V031000 with the NHTSA before acting.

The recall

Mitsubishi issued this NHTSA recall-Mitsubishi Motors North America is recalling certain model year 2012 i-MiEV electric vehicles manufactured De….

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agency class: January 25, 2013
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Sourced from official NHTSA enforcement records. Verify recall #13V031000 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

The number of affected units is not disclosed in the agency filing, which is common for drug and food recalls where lot-level tracking supersedes unit counts. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

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Product description

Mitsubishi Motors North America is recalling certain model year 2012 i-MiEV electric vehicles manufactured December 2, 2011, through September 7, 2012. The brake system vacuum pump may fail, causing the vacuum pump to be inoperable.

Reason for recall

Hazard

If the vaccum pump system fails, it will reduce available brake power which would result in lengthened stopping distances, which may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

Remedy, what to do

Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected vacuum pumps free of charge. The recall began on February 28, 2013. Owners may contact Mitsubishi at 1-888-648-7820.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the NHTSA recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	13V031000
Date reported	January 25, 2013
Date initiated	January 25, 2013
Recalling firm	Mitsubishi
Affected scope	Not disclosed
Distribution	United States
Official source	NHTSA notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official NHTSA enforcement record. Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

What to do with this recall

Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected vacuum pumps free of charge. The recall began on February 2…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

What should consumers do? ▼

Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected vacuum pumps free of charge. The recall began on February 28, 2013. Owners may contact Mitsubishi at 1-888-648-7820.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the NHTSA on January 25, 2013. NHTSA does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 13V031000.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: United States.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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