Mitsubishi recalls i-MiEV electric vehicles

The brake vacuum pump may stop functioning

By James Limbach of ConsumerAffairs

Mitsubishi Motors North America is recalling 1,810 model year 2010-2014 i-MiEV electric vehicles manufactured September 15, 2009, to March 25, 2014.

Due to either software programming or corrosion caused by road salt, the brake vacuum pump may stop functioning. That could lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Mitsubishi will notify owners, and depending on the affected vehicle, dealers will either reprogram the brake vacuum pump controller, replace the brake vacuum pump or do both -- free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule.

Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-14-007.