Mitsubishi i-MIEV recall: Vehicle may roll backwards
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- When trying to drive off uphill from a standstill the vehicle may roll backwards. This is because of a software problem in the CMU.
- What to do
- Contact a Mitsubishi dealer to book the free repair. Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and download countermeasure software to the CMU.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
When trying to drive off uphill from a standstill the vehicle may roll backwards. This is because of a software problem in the CMU.
The fix
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and download countermeasure software to the CMU.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| i-MIEV | 30 Sep 2009 | 9 Feb 2010 | 52 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 1 June 2017. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.