MITSUBISHI MITSUBISHI LITHIUM-ION BATTERY Recall
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
MITSUBISHI LITHIUM-ION BATTERY
Brand
MITSUBISHI
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. is recalling certain MITSUBISHI LITHIUM-ION BATTERY equipment due to equipment issues. Internal contamination of the battery may cause reduced voltage resulting in a stall-like condition, increasing the risk of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain replacement lithium-ion batteries installed on certain 2012 Mitsubishi i-MiEV vehicles. The batteries were manufactured December 18, 2012, through December 21, 2012. The batteries may have internal contamination possibly causing reduced voltage. Also, the batteries may also develop a short-circuit during charging.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
Internal contamination of the battery may cause reduced voltage resulting in a stall-like condition, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Mitsubishi will notify the owners instructing them to take their vehicle to a dealer where the batteries will be replaced free of charge. The recall began on June 14, 2013. Owners may contact Mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0307. Mitsubishi's recall number is SR-13-006.
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