Mitsubishi Grandis Recall R/2006/195: Rear Seat May Fail During Rear Impact, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 14 Mar 2007
- Launched
- 90
- vehicles in the UK
- R3013610
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mitsubishi recalled Grandis vehicles built between 8 December 2005 and 18 January 2006. In the event of a rear end accident it is possible that the reclining mechanism of the second row seat could fail which may result in personal injury if the seat was occupied at the time. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to fit improved reclining adjusters to the second row seats. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
In the event of a rear end accident it is possible that the reclining mechanism of the second row seat could fail which may result in personal injury if the seat was occupied at the time.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: REAR SEAT MAY FAIL DURING REAR IMPACT Defect: In the event of a rear end accident it is possible that the reclining mechanism of the second row seat could fail which may result in personal injury if the seat was occupied at the time. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to fit improved reclining adjusters to the second row seats.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in personal injury if the seat was occupied at the time.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to fit improved reclining adjusters to the second row seats.
Are You Affected?
Grandis built between 8 December 2005 and 18 January 2006 may be included. Mitsubishi estimates 90 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 R3013610 or the DVSA reference R/2006/195. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grandis, OutlanderBrake lamps may not illuminate | Book soon | R/2014/109 | |
| GrandisStop lights may not operate/exhaust heat shield may detach | Book soon | R/2009/042 | |
| GrandisExhaust heat shield may detach | Low | R/2009/041 | |
| GrandisStop lights may not operate correctly | Book soon | R/2009/040 |
This is one of 112 Mitsubishi recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mitsubishi recall launched before it was R/2006/194 on 14 Mar 2007, for oil may leak. The one launched after it was R/2006/227 on 14 Mar 2007, for air inlet intercooler mounts may crack. You can also see every Mitsubishi recall and all recalls launched in 2007.
Source: DVSA recall R/2006/195, 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.