Mitsubishi I Recall R/2008/056: Vehicle May Not Be In The Intended Gear, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 26 Jun 2008
- Launched
- 301
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2008/056
- DVSA reference
Mitsubishi recalled I vehicles. Due to the formation of rust between the manual control shaft and the gear inhibitor switch the transmission may not move to the park position even though this may have been selected. The dealer will fit the relevant components cleaned and with a protective cover. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to the formation of rust between the manual control shaft and the gear inhibitor switch the transmission may not move to the park position even though this may have been selected. As a result it may be impossible to start the vehicle additionally the vehicle may move unexpectedly whilst in park if the parking brake has not been applied.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: VEHICLE MAY NOT BE IN THE INTENDED GEAR Defect: It has been identified that due to the formation of rust between the manual control shaft and the gear inhibitor switch the transmission may not move to the park position even though this may have been selected. As a result it may be impossible to start the vehicle additionally the vehicle may move unexpectedly whilst in park if the parking brake has not been applied. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the relevant components cleaned and fitted with a protective cover.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: vehicle may not be in the intended gear.
The Fix
The dealer will fit the relevant components cleaned and with a protective cover.
Are You Affected?
I may be included. Mitsubishi estimates 301 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/2008/056. 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
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|---|---|---|---|
| IReverse gear may not function | Low | R/2015/005 | |
| IEngine could overheat and stall | Urgent | R/2013/142 | |
| I-MievWater may penetrate into the brake vacuum pump | Urgent | R/2019/380 | |
| Eclipse Cross, Outlander PHEVOn certain vehicles equipped with fcm fcm may activate the brake for longer than necessary | Urgent | R/2018/286 | |
| ASX, Eclipse Cross, Outlander, Outlander PHEVThe brake hydraulic unit function may be interrupted | Urgent | R/2018/285 |
This is one of 112 Mitsubishi recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mitsubishi recall launched before it was R/2008/004 on 7 Jan 2008, for drive shaft securing nuts may loosen. The one launched after it was R/2008/058 on 29 Sep 2008, for engine may stall. You can also see every Mitsubishi recall, all recalls launched in 2008 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2008/056, launched 26 June 2008. 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.