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Mitsubishi Equipment recall
Recalled June 7, 2013 · NHTSA recall 13E031000 · Mitsubishi
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.
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.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →