Mitsubishi Grandis Recall R/2009/041: Exhaust Heat Shield May Detach, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 15 Jul 2009
- Launched
- 891
- vehicles in the UK
- R3016910
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mitsubishi recalled Grandis vehicles built between 1 January 2004 and 31 December 2006. During high speed driving high stresses are generated around the exhaust muffler heat shield which in the worst case scenario can cause the shield to detach from the vehicle. The recall notice describes the fix as: recalled petrol engined vehicles will have the heat shield replaced with one of a modified design. Whereas on diesel engined vehicles testing has shown that the heat shield is not required therefore it will be removed. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
During high speed driving high stresses are generated around the exhaust muffler heat shield which in the worst case scenario can cause the shield to detach from the vehicle.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD MAY DETACH Defect: It has been identified that during high speed driving high stresses are generated around the exhaust muffler heat shield which in the worst case scenario can cause the shield to detach from the vehicle Remedy: Recalled petrol engined vehicles will have the heat shield replaced with one of a modified design. Whereas on diesel engined vehicles testing has shown that the heat shield is not required therefore it will be removed.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the shield to detach from the vehicle.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: recalled petrol engined vehicles will have the heat shield replaced with one of a modified design. Whereas on diesel engined vehicles testing has shown that the heat shield is not required therefore it will be removed.
Are You Affected?
Grandis built between 1 January 2004 and 31 December 2006 may be included. Mitsubishi estimates 891 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 R3016910 or the DVSA reference R/2009/041. 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 | |
| GrandisStop lights may not operate correctly | Book soon | R/2009/040 | |
| GrandisRear seat may fail during rear impact | Low | R/2006/195 |
This is one of 112 Mitsubishi recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mitsubishi recall launched before it was R/2009/040 on 15 Jul 2009, for stop lights may not operate correctly. The one launched after it was R/2009/042 on 15 Jul 2009, for stop lights may not operate/exhaust heat shield may detach. You can also see every Mitsubishi recall and all recalls launched in 2009.
Source: DVSA recall R/2009/041, launched 15 July 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.