Mitsubishi I-Car, I-Miev, L200 And 1 More Recall R/2016/155: Indicators And/or Other Vehicle Lights May Switch Off Or Blink Without Warning, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 28 Jul 2016
- Launched
- 1,801
- vehicles in the UK
- R3030610
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mitsubishi recalled I-Car, I-Miev, L200 and 1 more vehicles built between 12 July 2005 and 9 February 2010. Due to poor connectivity the indicators and/or vehicle lights may turn off or blink. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles apply lubricant to switch connections. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to poor connectivity the indicators and/or vehicle lights may turn off or blink.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: INDICATORS AND/OR OTHER VEHICLE LIGHTS MAY SWITCH OFF OR BLINK WITHOUT WARNING Defect: Due to poor connectivity the indicators and/or vehicle lights may turn off or blink Remedy: On affected vehicles apply lubricant to switch connections
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: indicators and/or other vehicle lights may switch off or blink without warning.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles apply lubricant to switch connections.
Are You Affected?
I-Car, I-Miev, L200 and 1 more built between 12 July 2005 and 9 February 2010 may be included. Mitsubishi estimates 1,801 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 R3030610 or the DVSA reference R/2016/155. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-MievWater may penetrate into the brake vacuum pump | Urgent | R/2019/380 | |
| L200Side step shade rivets may corrode and fracture | Low | R/2019/193 | |
| 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 | |
| I-MievPropellant in the front passenger airbag inflator may be detiorated | Urgent | R/2018/115 | |
| I-MievVehicle may roll backwards | Low | R/2017/144 |
This is one of 112 Mitsubishi recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mitsubishi recall launched before it was R/2015/219 on 26 Jan 2016, for fuel may leak. The one launched after it was R/2016/251 on 30 Nov 2016, for airbag may release shrapnel if deployed. You can also see every Mitsubishi recall and all recalls launched in 2016.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/155, launched 28 July 2016. 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.