MITSUBISHI LANCER UK Recall Check

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2021/240 (19699)

Manufacturer Reference

R30399

Defect

The airbag inflator might have a different airbag deployment performance than designed providing less protection.

Remedy

The driver side frontal airbag will be replaced with an alternate inflator.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2015/199 (12830)

Manufacturer Reference

TBA

Defect

Certain passenger side airbags the inflator might release shrapnel from the inflator container during deployment which could injure the passenger.

Remedy

On affected vehicles replace air bag modules

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2015/157 (3076)

Manufacturer Reference

R3028210/11/20/21

Defect

During operation the headlights and or the windscreen wipers amongst other systems may become inoperable as a result a none conformity in the Electronic Time & Alarm System (ETACS) ECU.

Remedy

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the production date of the ETACS ECU. The ETACS ECU will be replaced if it is within the affected production dates.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2014/124 (3885)

Manufacturer Reference

R30271XX

Defect

"Due to the use of inappropriate material for the drive belt on the 4B1 Petrolengine the nylon idler pulley(s) may wear at an angle. If this continues under thiscondition the drive belt will be forced off the pulleys. This can lead to battery depletionOverheating and on vehicles with hydraulic power steering the steering effort willincrease."

Remedy

Replace drive belt. Check and if necessary replace idler pulley(s)

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2014/124 (3885)

Manufacturer Reference

R30271XX

Defect

"Due to the use of inappropriate material for the drive belt on the 4B1 Petrolengine the nylon idler pulley(s) may wear at an angle. If this continues under thiscondition the drive belt will be forced off the pulleys. This can lead to battery depletionOverheating and on vehicles with hydraulic power steering the steering effort willincrease."

Remedy

Replace drive belt. Check and if necessary replace idler pulley(s)

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2014/124 (3885)

Manufacturer Reference

R30271XX

Defect

"Due to the use of inappropriate material for the drive belt on the 4B1 Petrolengine the nylon idler pulley(s) may wear at an angle. If this continues under thiscondition the drive belt will be forced off the pulleys. This can lead to battery depletionOverheating and on vehicles with hydraulic power steering the steering effort willincrease."

Remedy

Replace drive belt. Check and if necessary replace idler pulley(s)

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2010/080 (9903)

Manufacturer Reference

R3017710

Defect

The fixing clip for the clutch master cylinder pipe has insufficient clamping force to retain the pipe on the cylinder. This can result in detachment of the pipe and subsequent loss of clutch operation.

Remedy

Recall affected vehicles and replace fixing clip with modified stronger version.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2009/094 (1384)

Manufacturer Reference

R3017210

Defect

Fuel may leak from the low pressure fuel return pipe as a result of vibration causing the pipe to crack.

Remedy

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the fuel return pipe for one of a modified type.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2009/038 (818)

Manufacturer Reference

R30171 20

Defect

It has been identified that after the vehicle has been stationary for some length of time increased pressure may need to be applied to the footbrake pedal to bring the vehicle to a stop. This is due to insufficient vacuum assistance within the brake booster due to a failure of the check valve. It should be noted that on the second application of the footbrake the check valve will operate as designed and the brakes will operate as normal.

Remedy

Recalled vehicles will have the brake booster check valve replaced.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2006/194 (3)

Manufacturer Reference

R3009700 & R3009710

Defect

The Oil Cooler hose may fracture causing an oil leak

Remedy

Recall affected vehicles and check gap between towing hook and oil cooler hose. If less than 15mm install modified pipe. If more than 15mm check pipe for damage and if necessary replace.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2003/119 (575)

Manufacturer Reference

Defect

Due to insecure fitment of the pin in the gear shift control set there is a possibility that the pin could could fall out making it impossible to change gear.

Remedy

Check the tightness of the gear shift pin if loose fit a new gear shift set. If the pin is tight a secondary locking arrangement will be fitted as a precaution.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2000/127 (196)

Manufacturer Reference

Defect

The Active Yaw Control ECU may be incorrectly programmed which may cause the clutches in the torque transfer differential to remain disengaged when the engine starts. This could result in damage to the rear axle differential.

Remedy

Recall potentially affected vehicles and replace the Electronic Control Unit (ECU).