Mitsubishi ASX, Outlander, Outlander PHEV Recall R/2018/180: Parking Brake Caliper Shaft Boots Incorrectly Sealed, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 8 Aug 2018
- Launched
- 51,154
- vehicles in the UK
- R3034850-63 R30404
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mitsubishi recalled ASX, Outlander, Outlander PHEV vehicles built between 12 July 2012 and 28 December 2016. Due to improper sealing of parking brake caliper shaft boots water might penetrate inside and rust the shaft. The recall notice describes the fix as: anti-rust coating (Fluorine) has been applied to parking brake shaft from 27/01/2016 supplied parts & the Inspection process for the caliper has been changed from 14/12/2014 supplied parts. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to improper sealing of parking brake caliper shaft boots water might penetrate inside and rust the shaft. As the result of continuous use the rust will erode into the internal caliper and the shaft becomes stuck causing decreased parking brake force. Due to improper manufacturing process automatic adjuster for brake pad clearance of rear brake caliper might not work properly. As the result as brake pad wear the clearance is not correctly adjusted and brake force becomes insufficient to hold a vehicle. In the worst case scenario parking brake will not work even though a lever is fully operated and parked vehicle may move.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: PARKING BRAKE CALIPER SHAFT BOOTS INCORRECTLY SEALED Defect: Due to improper sealing of parking brake caliper shaft boots water might penetrate inside and rust the shaft. As the result of continuous use the rust will erode into the internal caliper and the shaft becomes stuck causing decreased parking brake force. Due to improper manufacturing process automatic adjuster for brake pad clearance of rear brake caliper might not work properly. As the result as brake pad wear the clearance is not correctly adjusted and brake force becomes insufficient to hold a vehicle. In the worst case scenario parking brake will not work even though a lever is fully operated and parked vehicle may move. Remedy: Anti-rust coating (Fluorine) has been applied to parking brake shaft from 27/01/2016 supplied parts & the Inspection process for the caliper has been changed from 14/12/2014 supplied parts.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause decreased parking brake force.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: anti-rust coating (Fluorine) has been applied to parking brake shaft from 27/01/2016 supplied parts & the Inspection process for the caliper has been changed from 14/12/2014 supplied parts.
Are You Affected?
ASX, Outlander, Outlander PHEV built between 12 July 2012 and 28 December 2016 may be included. Mitsubishi estimates 51,154 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 R3034850-63 R30404 or the DVSA reference R/2018/180. 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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This is one of 112 Mitsubishi recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mitsubishi recall launched before it was R/2018/117 on 26 May 2018, for water ingress may cause windscreen wipers to fail. The one launched after it was R/2018/182 on 8 Aug 2018, for inappropriate water proof structure of the front deck. You can also see every Mitsubishi recall, all recalls launched in 2018 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2018/180, launched 8 August 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.