Vehicle recall R/2010/080

Mitsubishi Outlander and Mitsubishi Lancer recall: Clutch may fail

DVSA recall R/2010/080 names the Mitsubishi Outlander and Mitsubishi Lancer. It was launched 18 August 2010. DVSA does not record the build dates for this recall.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2010/080
Launched: 18 August 2010
Issued by: MITSUBISHI
Manufacturer reference: R3017710
Vehicles: DVSA lists 9,903 on each model line

What can go wrong

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.

The fix

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

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. DVSA lists the same vehicle number on each line: 9,903. It may be a figure per line or for the whole recall.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Mitsubishi Lancer	not recorded	9,903
Mitsubishi Outlander	not recorded	9,903

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/2010/079 Short circuit may occur 18 August 2010, Mitsubishi Outlander
R/2009/094 Fuel may leak 29 December 2009, 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/2009/038 Lack of brake servo assistance 15 July 2009, Mitsubishi Lancer
R/2011/099 Rear wheel and hub may detach 14 October 2011, 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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