Brake Assist Vacuum Pump May Fail
Safety Recall
- Manufacturer
- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
- Units affected
- 2,108
- Recall opened
- Nov 8, 2019
- Owner notification
- Jan 7, 2020
- Manufacturer campaign
- SR-19-002
- Type
- Vehicle
This recall resulted from an investigation: RQ19002: Brake Vacuum Pump Failure
Affected vehicles (1)
- MITSUBISHI I-MIEV2012–2017
Component / system
Defect
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.
Risk / 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.
Documents (16)
Source: NHTSA campaign 19V804000. Always confirm recall status and remedy availability with the manufacturer or a dealer using your VIN.