NHTSA Recall 13V031000: Service brakes and power assist (service brakes)
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,402 vehicles. It affects 2012 Mitsubishi I-Miev.
| NHTSA campaign | 13V031000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | SR-13-001 |
| Components | SERVICE BRAKES; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › POWER ASSIST |
| Report received | January 25, 2013 |
| Owner notification | February 28, 2013 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety 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.
Vehicles covered by recall 13V031000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mitsubishi I-Miev | 2012 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.