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Mitsubishi I-Miev Recall 13V031: Service Brakes; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist

NHTSA campaign 13V031, reported January 25, 2013, 1,402 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 13V031Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Component
SERVICE BRAKES; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST
Problem
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.
Risk
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
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.
Notes
Mitsubisihi's campaign recall number is SR-13-001. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

Mitsubishi I-Miev2012