Mitsubishi Colt Recall R/2012/016: Fuel May Leak, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 19 Jan 2012
- Launched
- 64
- vehicles in the UK
- R041Z110
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mitsubishi recalled Colt vehicles. Air has been trapped within the fuel pump mounting cap mouldings which could lead to the cap cracking and fuel vapour and/or fuel might leak from the tank. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the fuel pump mounting cap. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Air has been trapped within the fuel pump mounting cap mouldings which could lead to the cap cracking and fuel vapour and/or fuel might leak from the tank.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FUEL MAY LEAK Defect: It is possible that air has been trapped within the fuel pump mounting cap mouldings which could lead to the cap cracking and fuel vapour and/or fuel might leak from the tank. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the fuel pump mounting cap.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to the cap cracking and fuel vapour and/or fuel might leak from the tank.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the fuel pump mounting cap.
Are You Affected?
Colt may be included. Mitsubishi estimates 64 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 R041Z110 or the DVSA reference R/2012/016. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colt, L400 / Space Gear, Lancer, Lancer Station Wagon and 3 moreThe air bag inflator might have a different air bag deployment performance than designed providing less protection | Urgent | R/2021/240 | |
| ColtEPS system may malfunction | Urgent | R/2015/158 | |
| ColtEngine crankshaft pulley concern | Urgent | R/2001/168 | |
| ColtPotential detachment of crankshaft pulley | Low | R/2000/083 | |
| ColtLoss of braking system vacuum assistance | Urgent | R/1997/074 |
This is one of 112 Mitsubishi recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mitsubishi recall launched before it was R/2011/162 on 16 Jan 2012, for power steering assistance may be inoperative. The one launched after it was R/2012/068 on 31 May 2012, for parking brake may fail. You can also see every Mitsubishi recall, all recalls launched in 2012 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2012/016, launched 19 January 2012. 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.