2010-2014 Mitsubishi I-Miev recall: vacuum
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. reported this safety recall on September 2, 2014. It covers about 1,810 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 1,810
- reported
- Sep 2, 2014
- owners notified
- Oct 24, 2014
- related complaints
- 8
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum
- What is wrong
- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 i-MiEV electric vehicles manufactured September 15, 2009, to March 25, 2014. Due to either software programming or corrosion caused by road salt, the brake vacuum pump may stop functioning.
- Risk
- If the brake vacuum pump stops functioning, the distance needed to stop the vehicle may be lengthened, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Mitsubishi will notify owners, and depending on the affected vehicle, dealers will either reprogram the brake vacuum pump controller, replace the brake vacuum pump or do both, free of charge. The recall began on October 24, 2014. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1‑888‑648‑7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-14-007.
Recall number 14V522000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 8 complaints about brakes problems.
2011 Mitsubishi I-Miev2012 Mitsubishi I-Miev2013 Mitsubishi I-Miev2014 Mitsubishi I-Miev
Questions about recall 14V522000
Is there a recall on the 2010-2014 Mitsubishi I-Miev vacuum?
Yes. Recall 14V522000, reported on September 2, 2014, covers about 1,810 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 14V522000?
Mitsubishi will notify owners, and depending on the affected vehicle, dealers will either reprogram the brake vacuum pump controller, replace the brake vacuum pump or do both, free of charge. The recall began on October 24, 2014. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1‑888‑648‑7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-14-007.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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