MITSUBISHI 2012 MITSUBISHI I-MIEV Recall
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
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Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2012 MITSUBISHI I-MIEV
Brand
MITSUBISHI
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2012
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2012 MITSUBISHI I-MIEV vehicles due to service brakes issues. If the vaccum pump system fails, it will reduce available brake power which would result in lengthened stopping distances, which may increase the risk.
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
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.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026