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Mitsubishi Tonneau Cover Recall RCOMP/2009/008: Tonneau COVER Could Detach, Who Is Affected And What To Do

DVSA reference RCOMP/2009/008, campaign code RMT95151. Data updated daily from DVSA.

Low
How serious
28 Sep 2009
Launched
6
vehicles in the UK
RMT95151
Manufacturer’s campaign code

Mitsubishi recalled Tonneau Cover vehicles built between 1 January 2007 and 28 February 2009. In some cases the metal rod which connects the 3 profile hinge is not correctly fixed at it's ends. The recall notice describes the fix as: recalled vehicles will have the tonneau cover hinges changed for ones with closed ends. You won't usually pay for it.1

What’s Wrong

In some cases the metal rod which connects the 3 profile hinge is not correctly fixed at it's ends. In the worst case the hinge may fail which can case the tonneau cover to detach from the vehicle.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: TONNEAU COVER COULD DETACH Defect: It has been identified that in some cases the metal rod which connects the 3 profile hinge is not correctly fixed at it's ends. In the worst case the hinge may fail which can case the tonneau cover to detach from the vehicle. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the tonneau cover hinges changed for ones with closed ends.

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The Risk

The recall notice describes the concern as: tonneau COVER could detach.

The Fix

The recall notice describes the fix as: recalled vehicles will have the tonneau cover hinges changed for ones with closed ends.

Are You Affected?

Tonneau Cover built between 1 January 2007 and 28 February 2009 may be included. Mitsubishi estimates 6 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.

What To Do Now

  1. Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Mitsubishi.
  2. Book with any franchised Mitsubishi dealer, quoting the campaign code RMT95151 or the DVSA reference RCOMP/2009/008. See how to get a Mitsubishi recall fixed.
  3. Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.

No other recalls for this model in DVSA’s data.

This is one of 112 Mitsubishi recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mitsubishi recall launched before it was R/2009/042 on 15 Jul 2009, for stop lights may not operate/exhaust heat shield may detach. The one launched after it was R/2009/094 on 29 Dec 2009, for fuel may leak. You can also see every Mitsubishi recall and all recalls launched in 2009.

Source: DVSA recall RCOMP/2009/008, launched 28 September 2009. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.

Sources

  1. 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.