Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1130821 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | January 24, 2013 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Mitsubishi |
| Component | Other (Control Device) |
| Production period | July 28, 2011 — October 26, 2012 |
| Vehicles affected | 1,237 units |
Defect
In the electric vacuum pump that supplies negative pressure to the brake booster, improper machining of the internal rotor has left the rotor tip with a sharp edge on some units. Continued use causes the rotor tip to chip, disabling the vacuum pump. This may result in extended stopping distance.
Corrective action
On all vehicles, replace the brake electric vacuum pump assembly with a corrected part.
Affected models & chassis ranges
This filing lists 1 type code(s). A vehicle is affected if its chassis number falls within one of the ranges below.
| Type code (型式) | Model | Chassis ranges |
|---|---|---|
| ZAA-HA3W | i-MiEV | HA3W-0200202 — HA3W-0301060 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
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状況
①ブレーキ倍力装置に負圧を供給するブレーキ負圧電動ポンプにおいて、内部のロータの加工が不適切なため、先端が鋭利な形状となっているものがある。そのため、そのまま使用を続けると、ロータの先端が欠け、負圧ポンプが作動せず、制動距離が長くなるおそれがある。
改善措置
全車両、当該ブレーキ負圧電動ポンプ一式を対策品に交換する。
Source & verification
This entry reproduces public data from Japan's MLIT recall registry. English text is jdmvin.com's own translation; always verify against the official source:
https://renrakuda.mlit.go.jp/renrakuda/ris-detail-car.html?class=recalldatacar&id=3002947
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