Mitsubishi Shogun Recall R/2008/191: Brake Pedal Assist Function May Not Operate Correctly, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 4 Feb 2009
- Launched
- 10,034
- vehicles in the UK
- R3016112
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mitsubishi recalled Shogun vehicles built between 1 January 2001 and 31 December 2002. Due to an incorrect manufacturing process the resin film within the brake assist accumulator may become damaged. The dealer will check the accumulator to identify whether or not it is one within the affected batch. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to an incorrect manufacturing process the resin film within the brake assist accumulator may become damaged. If use continues in this condition a crack in the diaphragm may occur resulting in the depletion of the nitrogen gas resulting in (1) delay of the brake assist function under rapid braking. (2) An increase in the required brake pedal effort when the engine is started following a long period with the engine stopped.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BRAKE PEDAL ASSIST FUNCTION MAY NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY Defect: Due to an incorrect manufacturing process the resin film within the brake assist accumulator may become damaged. If use continues in this condition a crack in the diaphragm may occur resulting in the depletion of the nitrogen gas resulting in (1) delay of the brake assist function under rapid braking. (2) An increase in the required brake pedal effort when the engine is started following a long period with the engine stopped. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the accumulator checked to identify whether or not it is one within the affected batch. Should this be the case the accumulator will be replaced with one of a modified type.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in the depletion of the nitrogen gas resulting in (1) delay of the brake assist function under rapid braking.
The Fix
The dealer will check the accumulator to identify whether or not it is one within the affected batch.
Are You Affected?
Shogun built between 1 January 2001 and 31 December 2002 may be included. Mitsubishi estimates 10,034 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.
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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 R3016112 or the DVSA reference R/2008/191. 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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This is one of 112 Mitsubishi recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mitsubishi recall launched before it was R/2008/128 on 1 Dec 2008, for rear axle may become insecure. The one launched after it was R/2009/037 on 15 Jul 2009, for lack of brake servo assistance. You can also see every Mitsubishi recall, all recalls launched in 2009 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2008/191, launched 4 February 2009. 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.