Vehicle recall 13V031000 · January 25, 2013
2012 Mitsubishi i-MiEV
The brake system vacuum pump may fail, causing the vacuum pump to be inoperable.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 13V031000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 25, 2013
- Filed by
- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- SR-13-001
- Owner notification
- February 28, 2013
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,402
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes; Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Mitsubishi i-MiEV (2012): 2012
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