2012 MITSUBISHI I-MIEV
2012 MITSUBISHI I-MIEV Recall Title: SERVICE BRAKES
2012 MITSUBISHI I-MIEV Recall Date: 2013-01-25
2012 MITSUBISHI I-MIEV NHTSA Recall Campaign Number: 13V031000
2012 MITSUBISHI I-MIEV Recall Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
2012 MITSUBISHI I-MIEV Recall Component(s): SERVICE BRAKES
2012 MITSUBISHI I-MIEV Recall - Potential Number of Units Affected: 1402
2012 MITSUBISHI I-MIEV Recall Overview: 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.
Just What Is a Car Recall? Car Safety Recall Definition - A safety recall is an automotive manufacturer's way of notifying vehicle customers that their product has a flaw. The automobile problem is serious enough that if you do not correct the flaw your and/or your passengers' safety could be at risk. Generally recalls are initiated by the US Government, but sometimes individual car manufacturers will pre-emptively initiate a recall.
Where Do I Find My VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)? Look on the lower left of your car’s windshield for your 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Your VIN is also located on your car’s registration card, and it may be shown on your insurance card.
Auto Tip - How Do I Find Out If My Vehicle Has A Recall? ==> An easy way to determine if you have an active car recall is to just enter your VIN number at the top of this page and CarFax will report if there are any issues at all with your vehicle. The CarFax Report image looks like this:
2012 MITSUBISHI I-MIEV Recall 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.