Mitsubishi Colt Recall R/2001/168: Engine Crankshaft Pulley Concern, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 12 Mar 2002
- Launched
- 1,687
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2001/168
- DVSA reference
Mitsubishi recalled Colt vehicles built between 1 January 1999 and 31 December 2000. The crankshaft pulley may become loose causing a rattling noise from the engine battery warning light to come on and a high steering effort will be noticed. The recall notice describes the fix as: all recalled vehicles will have the crankshaft pulley bolt tightened to the correct specified torque. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The crankshaft pulley may become loose causing a rattling noise from the engine battery warning light to come on and a high steering effort will be noticed.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ENGINE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY CONCERN Defect: The crankshaft pulley may become loose causing a rattling noise from the engine battery warning light to come on and a high steering effort will be noticed. Remedy: All recalled vehicles will have the crankshaft pulley bolt tightened to the correct specified torque.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause a rattling noise from the engine battery warning light to come on and a high steering effort will be noticed.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: all recalled vehicles will have the crankshaft pulley bolt tightened to the correct specified torque.
Are You Affected?
Colt built between 1 January 1999 and 31 December 2000 may be included. Mitsubishi estimates 1,687 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/2001/168. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colt, L400 / Space Gear, Lancer, Lancer Station Wagon and 3 moreThe air bag inflator might have a different air bag deployment performance than designed providing less protection | Urgent | R/2021/240 | |
| ColtEPS system may malfunction | Urgent | R/2015/158 | |
| ColtFuel may leak | Urgent | R/2012/016 | |
| ColtPotential detachment of crankshaft pulley | Low | R/2000/083 | |
| ColtLoss of braking system vacuum assistance | Urgent | R/1997/074 |
This is one of 112 Mitsubishi recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mitsubishi recall launched before it was R/2001/129 on 29 Jan 2002, for possible loss of power assistance to brakes. The one launched after it was R/2001/158 on 26 Apr 2002, for possible loss of steering control. You can also see every Mitsubishi recall, all recalls launched in 2002 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2001/168, launched 12 March 2002. 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.