Vehicle recall R/2000/127

Mitsubishi Lancer recall: Active yaw control ECU concern

DVSA recall R/2000/127 names the Mitsubishi Lancer. It was launched 27 July 2001. It covers vehicles built 20 December 1996 to 17 July 1998.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2000/127
Launched: 27 July 2001
Issued by: MITSUBISHI
Vehicles: 196 across the lines below

What can go wrong

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.

The fix

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

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Mitsubishi Lancer	20 December 1996 to 17 July 1998	196

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Other recalls for these models

R/2003/119 Inability to change gear 31 October 2003, Mitsubishi Lancer
R/2006/194 Oil may leak 14 March 2007, Mitsubishi Lancer
R/2009/038 Lack of brake servo assistance 15 July 2009, Mitsubishi Lancer
R/2009/094 Fuel may leak 29 December 2009, Mitsubishi Lancer
R/2010/080 Clutch may fail 18 August 2010, Mitsubishi Outlander, Mitsubishi Lancer
R/2013/116 Clutch may fail 18 November 2013, Mitsubishi Lancer

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

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