Vehicle recall R/2003/163

Mitsubishi Shogun recall: Engine rpm may increase unexpectedly

DVSA recall R/2003/163 names the Mitsubishi Shogun. It was launched 12 December 2003. It covers vehicles built 9 May 1994 to 27 March 1997.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2003/163
Launched: 12 December 2003
Issued by: MITSUBISHI
Vehicles: 697 across the lines below

What can go wrong

There is a possibility that due to improper operation when assembling the engine at production a crack occurred on the advance control lever of the cold start device on the injection pump.

The fix

During specific vehicle usage there is a possibility that the engine rpm could increase if the cold start lever broke.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Mitsubishi Shogun	9 May 1994 to 27 March 1997	697

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Other recalls for these models

R/2001/158 Possible loss of steering control 26 April 2002, Mitsubishi Shogun
R/2001/129 Possible loss of power assistance to brakes 29 January 2002, Mitsubishi Shogun
R/2000/079 Front flexible brake hose 27 September 2000, Mitsubishi Shogun
R/2007/074 Steering control may be lost 11 June 2007, Mitsubishi Shogun
R/2007/103 Drive may be lost 17 August 2007, Mitsubishi Shogun
R/2008/004 Drive shaft securing nuts may loosen 7 January 2008, Mitsubishi Shogun

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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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