Safety Recall NHTSA · 13V031000 Reported January 25, 2013

Vacuum pump may fail/increased stopping distances

Q: What is recall 13V031000?

NHTSA recall 13V031000 was issued by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. on January 25, 2013. It addresses: Vacuum pump may fail/increased stopping distances. The recall affects approximately 1,402 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. · N/A · 1,402 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

13V031000

Manufacturer Campaign

SR-13-001

Manufacturer

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

1,402

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

January 25, 2013

Defect 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.

Safety 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.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 13V031000 or campaign SR-13-001.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 13V031000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 13V031000?

NHTSA recall 13V031000 was issued by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. on January 25, 2013. It addresses: Vacuum pump may fail/increased stopping distances. The recall affects approximately 1,402 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 13V031000 or the manufacturer campaign number SR-13-001. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.