Mitsubishi Lancer Recall R/2000/127: Active Yaw Control ECU Concern, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 27 Jul 2001
- Launched
- 196
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2000/127
- DVSA reference
Mitsubishi recalled Lancer vehicles built between 20 December 1996 and 17 July 1998. 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. The recall notice describes the fix as: recall potentially affected vehicles and replace the Electronic Control Unit (ECU). You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
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.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ACTIVE YAW CONTROL ECU CONCERN Defect: 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. Remedy: Recall potentially affected vehicles and replace the Electronic Control Unit (ECU).
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the clutches in the torque transfer differential to remain disengaged when the engine starts.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: recall potentially affected vehicles and replace the Electronic Control Unit (ECU).
Are You Affected?
Lancer built between 20 December 1996 and 17 July 1998 may be included. Mitsubishi estimates 196 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/2000/127. 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?.
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This is one of 112 Mitsubishi recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mitsubishi recall launched before it was R/2001/054 on 12 Jul 2001, for suspension lower arm ball joint may suffer premature wear. The one launched after it was R/2001/071 on 31 Oct 2001, for possible cracking of fuel tank and check valve. You can also see every Mitsubishi recall, all recalls launched in 2001 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2000/127, launched 27 July 2001. 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.