Mitsubishi ASX Recall R/2017/318: Tailgate Gas Spring End Cap May Corrode And Come Off, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 3 Jan 2018
- Launched
- 15,668
- vehicles in the UK
- R3032120/R3032121
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mitsubishi recalled ASX vehicles built between 6 April 2010 and 10 September 2014. Anti-corrosion treatment of the gas spring end cap in production was insufficient. The dealer will replace the rear tailgate gas springs with improved gas springs. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Anti-corrosion treatment of the gas spring end cap in production was insufficient. The tailgate gas spring end cap corrodes to such an extent that the gas pressure inside can force the end cap to come off. In the worst case the end cap can hit the customer and/or the tailgate can fall down suddenly and result in possible injury.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: TAILGATE GAS SPRING END CAP MAY CORRODE AND COME OFF Defect: Anti-corrosion treatment of the gas spring end cap in production was insufficient. The tailgate gas spring end cap corrodes to such an extent that the gas pressure inside can force the end cap to come off. In the worst case the end cap can hit the customer and/or the tailgate can fall down suddenly and result in possible injury. Remedy: The anti-corrosion coating has been improved in vehicle production. On affected vehicles the rear tailgate gas springs will be replaced with improved gas springs.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: tailgate gas spring end cap may corrode and come off.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the rear tailgate gas springs with improved gas springs.
Are You Affected?
ASX built between 6 April 2010 and 10 September 2014 may be included. Mitsubishi estimates 15,668 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 R3032120/R3032121 or the DVSA reference R/2017/318. 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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| ASXWhere tail pipe is welded to the exhaust silencer a crack may appear | Low | R/2018/247 | |
| ASXInappropriate water proof structure of the front deck | Book soon | R/2018/182 | |
| ASX, Outlander, Outlander PHEVParking brake caliper shaft boots incorrectly sealed | Urgent | R/2018/180 |
This is one of 112 Mitsubishi recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mitsubishi recall launched before it was R/2017/317 on 3 Jan 2018, for water ingress may damage the wiper motor. The one launched after it was R/2018/019 on 19 Feb 2018, for eCU relay may overheat and cause ECU to malfunction. You can also see every Mitsubishi recall, all recalls launched in 2018 and door and latch recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/318, launched 3 January 2018. 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.