Mitsubishi Lancer recalls

The airbag inflator might have a different airbag deployment performance than designed providing less protection.

Fix: The driver side frontal airbag will be replaced with an alternate inflator.

19,699 vehicles · built 1 Jan 1996 to 31 Dec 2000

Certain passenger side airbags the inflator might release shrapnel from the inflator container during deployment which could injure the passenger.

Fix: On affected vehicles replace air bag modules

12,830 vehicles · built 11 Jun 2003 to 25 Dec 2008

During operation the headlights and or the windscreen wipers amongst other systems may become inoperable as a result a none conformity in the Electronic Time & Alarm System (ETACS) ECU.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the production date of the ETACS ECU. The ETACS ECU will be replaced if it is within the affected production dates.

3,076 vehicles · built 1 Oct 2008 to 7 Sep 2010

Due to the use of inappropriate material for the drive belt on the 4B1 Petrol engine the nylon idler pulley(s) may wear at an angle. If this continues under this condition the drive belt will be forced off the pulleys. This can lead to battery depletion Overheating and on vehicles with hydraulic power steering the steering effort will increase.

Fix: Replace drive belt. Check and if necessary replace idler pulley(s)

• LANCER: 3,885 vehicles · built 1 Aug 2008 to 24 Mar 2009
• LANCER: 3,885 vehicles · built 23 Dec 2008 to 20 Jan 2009
• LANCER: 3,885 vehicles · built 3 Dec 2007 to 26 Feb 2009

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.

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

9,903 vehicles

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

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

1,384 vehicles

It has been identified that after the vehicle has been stationary for some length of time increased pressure may need to be applied to the footbrake pedal to bring the vehicle to a stop. This is due to insufficient vacuum assistance within the brake booster due to a failure of the check valve. It should be noted that on the second application of the footbrake the check valve will operate as designed and the brakes will operate as normal.

Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the brake booster check valve replaced.

818 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2008 to 8 Apr 2009

The Oil Cooler hose may fracture causing an oil leak

Fix: Recall affected vehicles and check gap between towing hook and oil cooler hose. If less than 15mm install modified pipe. If more than 15mm check pipe for damage and if necessary replace.

3 vehicles

Due to insecure fitment of the pin in the gear shift control set there is a possibility that the pin could could fall out making it impossible to change gear.

Fix: Check the tightness of the gear shift pin if loose fit a new gear shift set. If the pin is tight a secondary locking arrangement will be fitted as a precaution.

575 vehicles

The Active Yaw Control ECU may be incorrectly programmed which may cause the clutches in the torque transfer differential to remain disengaged when the engine starts. This could result in damage to the rear axle differential.

Fix: Recall potentially affected vehicles and replace the Electronic Control Unit (ECU).

196 vehicles · built 20 Dec 1996 to 17 Jul 1998