Vehicle recall R/2010/079

Mitsubishi Outlander recall: Short circuit may occur

DVSA recall R/2010/079 names the Mitsubishi Outlander. It was launched 18 August 2010. DVSA does not record the build dates for this recall.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2010/079
Launched: 18 August 2010
Issued by: MITSUBISHI
Vehicles: 9,369 across the lines below

What can go wrong

It is possible for the engine wiring harness to chaff on a security bracket. If this is allowed to continue this could result in a short circuit in the starter motor circuit which can cause the starter to operate whilst the vehicle is being driven. This will cause the starter to overheat and possibly cause a fire.

The fix

Recall the affected vehicles to inspect and insulate the wiring if required.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Mitsubishi Outlander	not recorded	9,369

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/2010/080 Clutch may fail 18 August 2010, Mitsubishi Outlander, Mitsubishi Lancer
R/2009/039 Stop lights may not operate correctly 15 July 2009, Mitsubishi Outlander
R/2009/037 Lack of brake servo assistance 15 July 2009, Mitsubishi Outlander
R/2011/099 Rear wheel and hub may detach 14 October 2011, Mitsubishi Outlander
R/2012/068 Parking brake may fail 31 May 2012, Mitsubishi Outlander
R/2008/108 Fuel could leak from the resin fuel return pipe on the inlet manifold. 29 September 2008, Mitsubishi Outlander

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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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