Mitsubishi I-Car, Lancer Evolution, Lancer JT And 1 More Recall R/2018/355: Activation Of A Non-dessicated Ammonium Nitrate Inflator With Degraded Propellant May…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 25 Jan 2019
- Launched
- 13,756
- vehicles in the UK
- R3035811 R3035821 R3035840
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mitsubishi recalled I-Car, Lancer Evolution, Lancer JT and 1 more vehicles built between 9 January 2004 and 31 March 2008. Activation of a non-desiccated ammonium nitrate inflator with degraded propellant may result in an inflator rupture. The dealer will replace the airbag inflator (LANCER) or the airbag module (i) with a new non-AN (ammonium nitrate) based unit. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Activation of a non-desiccated ammonium nitrate inflator with degraded propellant may result in an inflator rupture.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ACTIVATION OF A NON-DESSICATED AMMONIUM NITRATE INFLATOR WITH DEGRADED PROPELLANT MAY RESULT IN AN INFLATOR RUPTURE Defect: Activation of a non-desiccated ammonium nitrate inflator with degraded propellant may result in an inflator rupture. Remedy: Replace the airbag inflator (LANCER) or the airbag module (i) with a new non-AN (ammonium nitrate) based unit.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in an inflator rupture.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the airbag inflator (LANCER) or the airbag module (i) with a new non-AN (ammonium nitrate) based unit.
Are You Affected?
I-Car, Lancer Evolution, Lancer JT and 1 more built between 9 January 2004 and 31 March 2008 may be included. Mitsubishi estimates 13,756 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 R3035811 R3035821 R3035840 or the DVSA reference R/2018/355. 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-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 | |
| I-Car, LancerAirbag may release shrapnel if deployed | Urgent | R/2015/199 | |
| 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/2018/347 on 8 Jan 2019, for inappropriate ECU program for the battery deterioration judgment (state of charge). The one launched after it was R/2019/142 on 17 May 2019, for the resistor inside the air flow sensor may corrode. You can also see every Mitsubishi recall, all recalls launched in 2019 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2018/355, launched 25 January 2019. 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.