EQUIPMENT
Published June 7, 2013 · Recall initiated: June 7, 2013
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
Recall details
- Brand
- MITSUBISHI
- Model
- LITHIUM-ION BATTERY
- Manufacturer
- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
- Lot
- MITSUBISHI LITHIUM-ION BATTERY
- Risk classification
- E
- Country
- US
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