Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. is recalling certain replacement lithium-ion batteries
— Recall Campaign #13E031000
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.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 2 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
13E031000
| Manufacturer: | Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. |
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| Recall date: | June 07, 2013 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 13E031000 |
| Units affected: | 2 |
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- 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.