Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Recall R/2013/116: Clutch May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 18 Nov 2013
- Launched
- 529
- vehicles in the UK
- R3022821
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mitsubishi recalled Lancer Evolution vehicles. Due to a deficiency in the manufacturing process the clutch master cylinder may fail which will lead to the inability to change gear and the engine will not restart if turned off or stalled. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the clutch master cylinder with a modified unit. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to a deficiency in the manufacturing process the clutch master cylinder may fail which will lead to the inability to change gear and the engine will not restart if turned off or stalled.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: CLUTCH MAY FAIL Defect: Due to a deficiency in the manufacturing process the clutch master cylinder may fail which will lead to the inability to change gear and the engine will not restart if turned off or stalled. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the clutch master cylinder with a modified unit.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to the inability to change gear and the engine will not restart if turned off or stalled.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the clutch master cylinder with a modified unit.
Are You Affected?
Lancer Evolution may be included. Mitsubishi estimates 529 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 R3022821 or the DVSA reference R/2013/116. 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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| I-Car, I-Miev, L200, Lancer EvolutionIndicators and/or other vehicle lights may switch off or blink without warning | Low | R/2016/155 | |
| Lancer EvolutionFuel may leak | Urgent | R/2015/219 | |
| Lancer, Lancer Evolution, OutlanderLoss of power steering assistance | Urgent | R/2014/124 | |
| Lancer EvolutionHead light and indicatos may fail | Book soon | R/2014/073 |
This is one of 112 Mitsubishi recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mitsubishi recall launched before it was R/2013/074 on 1 Jul 2013, for adaptive cruise control may fail to operate and/or cause brakes to apply. The one launched after it was R/2013/132 on 3 Dec 2013, for in extreme cases fire may occur. You can also see every Mitsubishi recall, all recalls launched in 2013 and loss of power recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2013/116, launched 18 November 2013. 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.