Mitsubishi Lancer, Lancer Evolution, Outlander Recall R/2014/124: Loss Of Power Steering Assistance, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 28 Nov 2014
- Launched
- 3,885
- vehicles in the UK
- R30271XX
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mitsubishi recalled Lancer, Lancer Evolution, Outlander vehicles built between 10 September 2007 and 24 September 2009. Due to the use of inappropriate material for the drive belt on the 4B1 Petrol engine the nylon idler pulley(s) may wear at an angle. The dealer will replace drive belt. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to the use of inappropriate material for the drive belt on the 4B1 Petrol engine the nylon idler pulley(s) may wear at an angle. If this continues under this condition the drive belt will be forced off the pulleys. This can lead to battery depletion Overheating and on vehicles with hydraulic power steering the steering effort will increase.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSISTANCE Defect: Due to the use of inappropriate material for the drive belt on the 4B1 Petrol engine the nylon idler pulley(s) may wear at an angle. If this continues under this condition the drive belt will be forced off the pulleys. This can lead to battery depletion Overheating and on vehicles with hydraulic power steering the steering effort will increase. Remedy: Replace drive belt. Check and if necessary replace idler pulley(s)
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to battery depletion Overheating and on vehicles with hydraulic power steering the steering effort will increase.
The Fix
The dealer will replace drive belt.
Are You Affected?
Lancer, Lancer Evolution, Outlander built between 10 September 2007 and 24 September 2009 may be included. Mitsubishi estimates 3,885 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 R30271XX or the DVSA reference R/2014/124. 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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|---|---|---|---|
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| Outlander, Outlander PHEVThe right side second row seat belt may be assembled incorrectly | Urgent | R/2020/146 | |
| I-Car, Lancer Evolution, Lancer JT, Lancer JT EvolutionActivation of a non-dessicated ammonium nitrate inflator with degraded propellant may result in an inflator rupture | Urgent | R/2018/355 | |
| OutlanderSunroof glass may detach from the sunroof assembly | Low | R/2018/336 | |
| OutlanderThe flange of the drive belt automatic tensioner may crack | Urgent | R/2018/335 |
This is one of 112 Mitsubishi recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mitsubishi recall launched before it was R/2014/109 on 28 Nov 2014, for brake lamps may not illuminate. The one launched after it was R/2014/129 on 28 Nov 2014, for brake pedal fails to release. You can also see every Mitsubishi recall, all recalls launched in 2014 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2014/124, launched 28 November 2014. 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.