Vehicle recall R/2009/094

Mitsubishi Lancer recall: Fuel may leak (R/2009/094)

DVSA recall R/2009/094 names the Mitsubishi Lancer. It was launched 29 December 2009. DVSA does not record the build dates for this recall.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2009/094
Launched: 29 December 2009
Issued by: MITSUBISHI
Manufacturer reference: R3017210
Vehicles: 1,384 across the lines below

What can go wrong

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

The fix

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

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Mitsubishi Lancer	not recorded	1,384

Is a specific car affected? A recall lists models and build dates, not individual vehicles, so these pages cannot tell you whether one car is included. Enter the registration on the DVSA vehicle recall checker on GOV.UK, or give the vehicle identification number (VIN) to the manufacturer or one of its dealers. Buying used? Ask the seller for proof that any recall work was done.

Other recalls for these models

R/2009/038 Lack of brake servo assistance 15 July 2009, Mitsubishi Lancer
R/2010/080 Clutch may fail 18 August 2010, Mitsubishi Outlander, Mitsubishi Lancer
R/2006/194 Oil may leak 14 March 2007, Mitsubishi Lancer
R/2013/116 Clutch may fail 18 November 2013, Mitsubishi Lancer
R/2014/073 Head light and indicatos may fail 25 July 2014, Mitsubishi Lancer
R/2014/124 Loss of power steering assistance 28 November 2014, Mitsubishi Outlander, 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.

Recall wording is DVSA's, with capitals and punctuation tidied and American spellings such as tire, center and windshield given in British English. We list a recall when its make and model match a car or van family with at least 1,000 DVSA MOT tests from 2022 to 2025, and when the maker of the vehicle issued it.

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