Mitsubishi Lancer Recall R/2006/194: Oil May Leak, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 14 Mar 2007
- Launched
- 3
- vehicles in the UK
- R3009700 & R3009710
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mitsubishi recalled Lancer vehicles. The Oil Cooler hose may fracture causing an oil leak. The dealer will check gap between towing hook and oil cooler hose. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The Oil Cooler hose may fracture causing an oil leak.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: OIL MAY LEAK Defect: The Oil Cooler hose may fracture causing an oil leak Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and check gap between towing hook and oil cooler hose. If less than 15mm install modified pipe. If more than 15mm check pipe for damage and if necessary replace.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause an oil leak.
The Fix
The dealer will check gap between towing hook and oil cooler hose.
Are You Affected?
Lancer may be included. Mitsubishi estimates 3 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 campaign code R3009700 & R3009710 or the DVSA reference R/2006/194. 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, LancerAirbag may release shrapnel if deployed | Urgent | R/2015/199 | |
| 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/2006/192 on 14 Mar 2007, for engine may overheat. The one launched after it was R/2006/195 on 14 Mar 2007, for rear seat may fail during rear impact. You can also see every Mitsubishi recall and all recalls launched in 2007.
Source: DVSA recall R/2006/194, launched 14 March 2007. 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.