MITSUBISHI i-MiEV

Published 2017-03-29

What the hazard is

In the worst case scenario, the vehicle may not accelerate forward but roll backwards when on an incline, posing an accident risk for the vehicle occupants.

What to do

Mitsubishi Motors Australia will contact all known owners by mail and advise them to present their vehicle to their preferred dealer to have software of the Cell Motor Unit (CMU) upgraded. Consumers who require further information should contact Mitsubishi Motors Australia on 1300 131 211 or go to https://www.mitsubishi-motors.com.au/customer-assistance/locate-a-service-centre#.

Defect

Improper Cell Motor Unit (CMU) judgment of changes to the temperature and voltage of the main traction battery can occur when the vehicle is rolling backwards.

Read the official notice on vehiclerecalls.gov.au

Data sourced from vehiclerecalls.gov.au. autozoo is an independent service. A repair under a recall is free to the owner.