MLIT Statutory Recall · Japan

Recall 1130821 — Other (Control Device)

Filed January 24, 2013 · Mitsubishi

Overview

MLIT filing number1130821
TypeStatutory Recall (government-mandated recall)
Date filedJanuary 24, 2013
Manufacturer(s)Mitsubishi
ComponentOther (Control Device)
Production periodJuly 28, 2011 — October 26, 2012
Vehicles affected1,237 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)ModelChassis 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

Check your own vehicle: to see whether this filing affects a specific chassis number — and find every other recall for it — use the chassis lookup on the home page.

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