EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Passenger car Mitsubishi “i-MiEV” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01467/20
Summary
Due to inadequate sealing, water can ingress into the brake vacuum pump, causing internal corrosion. As a result, the brake vacuum pump may become inoperable, leading to reduced brake booster assistance and increased stopping distance.
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Product
Passenger car — Mitsubishi
- Brand
- Mitsubishi
- Name / model
- i-MiEV · e1*2007/46*0527*01, e1*2007/46*0527*00, e1*2007/46*0527*02
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Mitsubishi i-MiEV (HA3W, HA4W)
- Production dates: Model year: 2010-2019.
What is the risk?
- Due to inadequate sealing, water can ingress into the brake vacuum pump, causing internal corrosion. As a result, the brake vacuum pump may become inoperable, leading to reduced brake booster assistance and increased stopping distance.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 22/10/2020
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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