Vehicle recall R/2014/072

Mitsubishi Outlander recall: Possible loss of drive

DVSA recall R/2014/072 names the Mitsubishi Outlander. It was launched 25 July 2014. It covers vehicles built 1 September 2012 to 2 April 2013.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2014/072
Launched: 25 July 2014
Issued by: MITSUBISHI
Manufacturer reference: R2034810 & R3024833
Vehicles: 574 across the lines below

What can go wrong

As a result of incorrect machining of the oil seal installation aperture in the transfer cover by one of the transfer box suppliers it is possible the oil seal may move from its intended position in the casing. This can result Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) passing from the main gearbox into the transfer casing causing the ATF pressure to drop which will result in poor shifting and the illumination of a warning lamp on the instrument panel. Also as the oil level in the transfer box increase it can leak out from the transfer box breather pipe onto the road surface. In the most serious case the vehicle can lose all drive.

The fix

Recall all affected vehicles to inspect the transfer box. If found to be one of the affected transfer boxes then the transfer box will be replaced.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Mitsubishi Outlander	1 September 2012 to 2 April 2013	574

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Other recalls for these models

R/2014/044 Reduction in power steering assistance 21 May 2014, Mitsubishi Outlander
R/2014/129 Brake pedal fails to release 28 November 2014, Mitsubishi Asx, Mitsubishi Outlander
R/2014/124 Loss of power steering assistance 28 November 2014, Mitsubishi Outlander, Mitsubishi Lancer
R/2014/109 Brake lamps may not illuminate 28 November 2014, Mitsubishi Outlander, Mitsubishi Grandis
R/2013/074 Adaptive cruise control may fail to operate and/or cause brakes to apply 1 July 2013, Mitsubishi Outlander
R/2015/157 ECU malfunction may cause systems to become inoperable 28 September 2015, 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.

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