Mitsubishi I-Miev: Service brakes — vacuum

Affects Mitsubishi I-Miev · 2010–2014 — about 2K vehicles.

The hazard

If the brake vacuum pump stops functioning, the distance needed to stop the vehicle may be lengthened, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Mitsubishi will notify owners, and depending on the affected vehicle, dealers will either reprogram the brake vacuum pump controller, replace the brake vacuum pump or do both, free of charge. The recall began on October 24, 2014. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-14-007.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational