Mitsubishi Shogun Recall R/2007/103: Drive May Be Lost, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 17 Aug 2007
- Launched
- 726
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2007/103
- DVSA reference
Mitsubishi recalled Shogun vehicles. The possibility exists that a bolt welded to the gearshift lever may fracture. The dealer will replace the transmission shift lever with a quality assured item. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The possibility exists that a bolt welded to the gearshift lever may fracture. Should this occur the adjustment may loosen and the shift cable may move. This can result in a mismatch between the gear shift selector and the actual gear selected. In the worst case the bolt may break which can cause the control cable to become disconnected and drive to be lost.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: DRIVE MAY BE LOST Defect: It has been identified that the possibility exists that a bolt welded to the gearshift lever may fracture. Should this occur the adjustment may loosen and the shift cable may move. This can result in a mismatch between the gear shift selector and the actual gear selected. In the worst case the bolt may break which can cause the control cable to become disconnected and drive to be lost. Remedy: Affected vehicles will have the transmission shift lever replaced with a quality assured item.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in a mismatch between the gear shift selector and the actual gear selected.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the transmission shift lever with a quality assured item.
Are You Affected?
Shogun may be included. Mitsubishi estimates 726 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/2007/103. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ShogunThe right front lower arm assembly could be broken due to improper welding | Low | R/2020/147 | |
| ShogunEngine may stall | Urgent | R/2015/004 | |
| ShogunEngine may stall | Urgent | R/2015/003 | |
| ShogunBrake pedal assist function may not operate correctly | Urgent | R/2008/191 | |
| ShogunDrive shaft securing nuts may loosen | Urgent | R/2008/004 |
This is one of 112 Mitsubishi recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mitsubishi recall launched before it was R/2007/074 on 11 Jun 2007, for steering control may be lost. The one launched after it was R/2008/004 on 7 Jan 2008, for drive shaft securing nuts may loosen. You can also see every Mitsubishi recall and all recalls launched in 2007.
Source: DVSA recall R/2007/103, launched 17 August 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.