Mitsubishi Grandis Recall R/2009/042: Stop Lights May Not Operate/exhaust Heat Shield May Detach, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 15 Jul 2009
- Launched
- 2,930
- vehicles in the UK
- R3016921
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mitsubishi recalled Grandis vehicles built between 1 January 2004 and 31 December 2006. 1) It has been identified that as the result of the manufacturing process silicon grease may have contaminated the stop lamp switch contacts. The dealer will replace the stop lamp switch. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
- It has been identified that as the result of the manufacturing process silicon grease may have contaminated the stop lamp switch contacts. This can result in oxidation of the contacts and prevent the stop lamps operating when the footbrake is applied. 2) It has also 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.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: STOP LIGHTS MAY NOT OPERATE/EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD MAY DETACH Defect: 1) It has been identified that as the result of the manufacturing process silicon grease may have contaminated the stop lamp switch contacts. This can result in oxidation of the contacts and prevent the stop lamps operating when the footbrake is applied. 2) It has also 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 vehicles will have the stop lamp switch replaced. Additionally on petrol engined vehicles the exhaust muffler heat shield will be replaced with one of a modified design.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in oxidation of the contacts and prevent the stop lamps operating when the footbrake is applied.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the stop lamp switch.
Are You Affected?
Grandis built between 1 January 2004 and 31 December 2006 may be included. Mitsubishi estimates 2,930 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 R3016921 or the DVSA reference R/2009/042. 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 | |
| GrandisExhaust heat shield may detach | Low | R/2009/041 | |
| GrandisStop lights may not operate correctly | Book soon | R/2009/040 | |
| GrandisRear seat may fail during rear impact | Low | R/2006/195 | |
| Lancer, OutlanderECU malfunction may cause systems to become inoperable | Book soon | R/2015/157 |
This is one of 112 Mitsubishi recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mitsubishi recall launched before it was R/2009/041 on 15 Jul 2009, for exhaust heat shield may detach. The one launched after it was RCOMP/2009/008 on 28 Sep 2009, for tonneau COVER could detach. You can also see every Mitsubishi recall and all recalls launched in 2009.
Source: DVSA recall R/2009/042, 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.