Mitsubishi Space Star Recall R/2002/140: Possible Incorrect Wiring Of Airbag, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 20 Dec 2002
- Launched
- 325
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2002/140
- DVSA reference
Mitsubishi recalled Space Star vehicles built between 17 June 1998 and 26 May 2000. The right hand airbag sensor is programmed with the wrong sensing direction software. The recall notice describes the fix as: all recalled vehicles will have the right hand side impact sensor replaced with the latest version. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The right hand airbag sensor is programmed with the wrong sensing direction software. This might cause the right hand side airbag not to deploy in case of collision to the right hand side.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBLE INCORRECT WIRING OF AIRBAG Defect: There is a possibility that the right hand airbag sensor is programmed with the wrong sensing direction software. This might cause the right hand side airbag not to deploy in case of collision to the right hand side. Remedy: All recalled vehicles will have the right hand side impact sensor replaced with the latest version.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the right hand side airbag not to deploy in case of collision to the right hand side.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: all recalled vehicles will have the right hand side impact sensor replaced with the latest version.
Are You Affected?
Space Star built between 17 June 1998 and 26 May 2000 may be included. Mitsubishi estimates 325 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/2002/140. 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 | |
| I-Car, Lancer Evolution, Lancer JT, Lancer JT EvolutionActivation of a non-dessicated ammonium nitrate inflator with degraded propellant may result in an inflator rupture | Urgent | R/2018/355 | |
| I-MievPropellant in the front passenger airbag inflator may be detiorated | Urgent | R/2018/115 | |
| Shogun (lwb), Shogun (swb)Propellant in the driver and passenger side airbag inflators may have deteriorated | Urgent | R/2017/275 | |
| I-MievVehicle may roll backwards | Low | R/2017/144 |
This is one of 112 Mitsubishi recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mitsubishi recall launched before it was R/2001/158 on 26 Apr 2002, for possible loss of steering control. The one launched after it was R/2003/067 on 23 May 2003, for possible fuel leak. You can also see every Mitsubishi recall, all recalls launched in 2002 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2002/140, launched 20 December 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.