2 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY
Posted on: 2013-06-07
Description
Mitsubishi motors north america, inc. (mitsubishi) is recalling certain replacement lithium-ion batteries installed on certain 2012 mitsubishi i-miev vehicles. The batteries were manufactured december 18, 2012, through december 21, 2012. The batteries may have internal contamination possibly causing reduced voltage. Also, the batteries may also develop a short-circuit during charging.
Consequence
Internal contamination of the battery may cause reduced voltage resulting in a stall-like condition, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Mitsubishi will notify the owners instructing them to take their vehicle to a dealer where the batteries will be replaced free of charge. The recall began on june 14, 2013. Owners may contact mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0307. Mitsubishi's recall number is sr-13-006.
Notes
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.
DEFECT #2 - EQUIPMENT
Posted on: 2013-06-07
Description
Mitsubishi motors north america, inc. (mitsubishi) is recalling certain replacement lithium-ion batteries installed on certain 2012 mitsubishi i-miev vehicles. The batteries were manufactured december 18, 2012, through december 21, 2012. The batteries may have internal contamination possibly causing reduced voltage. Also, the batteries may also develop a short-circuit during charging.
Consequence
Internal contamination of the battery may cause reduced voltage resulting in a stall-like condition, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Mitsubishi will notify the owners instructing them to take their vehicle to a dealer where the batteries will be replaced free of charge. The recall began on june 14, 2013. Owners may contact mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0307. Mitsubishi's recall number is sr-13-006.
Notes
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.