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Mitsubishi — Outlander; Lancer Sportback; Lancer Sportlimousine; Lancer; Lancer Evolution

Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles
Hazard
High voltage variations within the system that controls all of the vehicle's electrical components can cause the vehicle's lights and/or the windscreen wipers to malfunction.
Origin
Japan
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117 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 11, 2026
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What is this? Some Mitsubishi cars may have a problem with the high-voltage system that controls lights and windscreen wipers.

What's happening? The system might send wrong power levels, causing lights or wipers to stop working.

Does this affect me? If you own one of these Mitsubishi models in certain countries, your car could be affected.

What should I do? Take your car to a Mitsubishi dealer or garage right away. Ask your mechanic or dealer for help.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: High voltage variations within the system that controls all of the vehicle's electrical components can cause the vehicle's lights and/or the windscreen wipers to malfunction. · Origin: Japan

First published
November 13, 2015
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/181911

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What is this product recall alert about?
Mitsubishi — Outlander; Lancer Sportback; Lancer Sportlimousine; Lancer; Lancer Evolution. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: High voltage variations within the system that controls all of the vehicle's electrical components can cause the vehicle's lights and/or the windscreen wipers to malfunction. · Origin: Japan
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on November 13, 2015 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany, Bulgaria, Denmark, Greece, Croatia, Ireland, Lithuania, THE NETHERLANDS, Portugal, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia, 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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