Mitsubishi Lancer Recall R/2003/119: Inability To Change Gear, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 31 Oct 2003
- Launched
- 575
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2003/119
- DVSA reference
Mitsubishi recalled Lancer 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. The dealer will check the tightness of the gear shift pin if loose fit a new gear shift set. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
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.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: INABILITY TO CHANGE GEAR Defect: 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. Remedy: 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.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: inability to change gear.
The Fix
The dealer will check the tightness of the gear shift pin if loose fit a new gear shift set.
Are You Affected?
Lancer may be included. Mitsubishi estimates 575 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/2003/119. 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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| Lancer, OutlanderECU malfunction may cause systems to become inoperable | Book soon | R/2015/157 | |
| Lancer, Lancer Evolution, OutlanderLoss of power steering assistance | Urgent | R/2014/124 | |
| Lancer, OutlanderClutch may fail | Low | R/2010/080 |
This is one of 112 Mitsubishi recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mitsubishi recall launched before it was R/2003/067 on 23 May 2003, for possible fuel leak. The one launched after it was R/2003/163 on 12 Dec 2003, for engine rpm may increase unexpectedly. You can also see every Mitsubishi recall and all recalls launched in 2003.
Source: DVSA recall R/2003/119, launched 31 October 2003. 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.