Mitsubishi Pinin Recall R/2000/101: There Is A Possibility That The Engine May Stop When Driving, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 18 Dec 2000
- Launched
- 1,464
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2000/101
- DVSA reference
Mitsubishi recalled Pinin vehicles built between 1 January 1999 and 31 December 2000. A condenser may become detached from the circuit board due to the breakage of the component wiring. The dealer will apply silicone to the condenser to act as a vibration damper to counteract shocks that can be transmitted from the suspension through the body to the circuit board. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A condenser may become detached from the circuit board due to the breakage of the component wiring. The engine may stop or be difficult to start.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE ENGINE MAY STOP WHEN DRIVING Defect: There is a possibility that a condenser may become detached from the circuit board due to the breakage of the component wiring. The engine may stop or be difficult to start. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and apply silicone to the condenser to act as a vibration damper to counteract shocks that can be transmitted from the suspension through the body to the circuit board.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: there is a possibility that the engine may stop when driving.
The Fix
The dealer will apply silicone to the condenser to act as a vibration damper to counteract shocks that can be transmitted from the suspension through the body to the circuit board.
Are You Affected?
Pinin built between 1 January 1999 and 31 December 2000 may be included. Mitsubishi estimates 1,464 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Mitsubishi, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Mitsubishi.
- Book with any franchised Mitsubishi dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/2000/101. See how to get a Mitsubishi recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASX, Outlander, Outlander PHEVECU relay may overheat and cause ECU to malfunction | Urgent | R/2018/019 | |
| ShogunEngine may stall | Urgent | R/2015/004 | |
| ShogunEngine may stall | Urgent | R/2015/003 | |
| Lancer, Lancer Evolution, OutlanderLoss of power steering assistance | Urgent | R/2014/124 | |
| OutlanderPossible loss of drive | Urgent | R/2014/072 |
This is one of 112 Mitsubishi recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mitsubishi recall launched before it was R/2000/083 on 6 Nov 2000, for potential detachment of crankshaft pulley. The one launched after it was R/2000/090 on 22 Jan 2001, for fuel tank may crack and leak. You can also see every Mitsubishi recall, all recalls launched in 2000 and loss of power recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2000/101, launched 18 December 2000. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.