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🧸 Product DE DK SE GB March 13, 2015

Mitsubishi — Lancer Evolution, Pajero/Shogun

Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles
Hazard
Due to defects in their construction, the light control switch and/or turn indicator switch might malfunction. The defect in the light control switch may also result in sudden failure of the dipped headlights when the ca
Origin
Japan
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72 days in total
May 17, 2026 July 28, 2026
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What is this? Some Mitsubishi cars may have a broken light switch. This switch controls the headlights and turn signals.

What's happening? The switch might stop working right. Headlights could suddenly go out while driving.

Does this affect me? This affects certain Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution and Pajero/Shogun cars in Germany, Denmark, Sweden, and the UK.

What should I do? Take your car to a Mitsubishi dealer right away. Ask your mechanic if you are unsure.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: Due to defects in their construction, the light control switch and/or turn indicator switch might malfunction. The defect in the light control switch may also result in sudden failure of the dipped headlights when the ca · Origin: Japan

First published
March 13, 2015
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/154560

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What is this product recall alert about?
Mitsubishi — Lancer Evolution, Pajero/Shogun. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: Due to defects in their construction, the light control switch and/or turn indicator switch might malfunction. The defect in the light control switch may also result in sudden failure of the dipped hea...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on March 13, 2015 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany, Denmark, Sweden, and United Kingdom.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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