Mitsubishi Lancer Recall R/2009/094: Fuel May Leak, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 29 Dec 2009
- Launched
- 1,384
- vehicles in the UK
- R3017210
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mitsubishi recalled Lancer vehicles. Fuel may leak from the low pressure fuel return pipe as a result of vibration causing the pipe to crack. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the fuel return pipe for one of a modified type. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Fuel may leak from the low pressure fuel return pipe as a result of vibration causing the pipe to crack.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FUEL MAY LEAK Defect: Fuel may leak from the low pressure fuel return pipe as a result of vibration causing the pipe to crack. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the fuel return pipe for one of a modified type.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the pipe to crack.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the fuel return pipe for one of a modified type.
Are You Affected?
Lancer may be included. Mitsubishi estimates 1,384 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 campaign code R3017210 or the DVSA reference R/2009/094. 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 RCOMP/2009/008 on 28 Sep 2009, for tonneau COVER could detach. The one launched after it was R/2010/042 on 1 Jul 2010, for rear protection bar may detach. You can also see every Mitsubishi recall, all recalls launched in 2009 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2009/094, launched 29 December 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.