Mitsubishi L200 recalls

Corrosion of fixing rivets can lead to the side step shade becoming insecure

Fix: Change the 12 aluminium rivets to M8 bolts and nuts

10,564 vehicles · built 23 Apr 2015 to 3 Aug 2016

Certain driver side airbags the inflator might release shrapnel from the inflator container during deployment which could injure the driver.

Fix: On affected vehicles replace air bag inflator.

• L200: 43,699 vehicles · built 7 Nov 2005 to 30 Mar 2015
• L200: 43,699 vehicles · built 5 Nov 2005 to 30 Mar 2015

Due to poor connectivity the indicators and/or vehicle lights may turn off or blink

Fix: On affected vehicles apply lubricant to switch connections

1,801 vehicles · built 12 Jul 2005 to 14 Oct 2005

It is possible that a poorly soldered joint could cause a high resistance on the Door Entry Guard circuit board. This can cause a risk of fire.

Fix: Recall all affected vehicles to check unit and replace if required.

• L200: 3,582 vehicles · built 5 Nov 2011 to 23 Sep 2013
• L200: 3,582 vehicles · built 5 Dec 2011 to 23 Sep 2013

Due to an incorrect shape of the power seat reclining lever the switch may get stuck. This causes current to flow through the reclining motor which heats up. In the worst case the cushion from the power seat and surrounding parts may be damaged due to heat generated from the reclining motor.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the powered seat recliner levers and where necessary the adjuster assemblies.

3,133 vehicles

Either side front lower suspension arm can be damaged or broken due to improper welding by the supplier. This could cause the vehicle to pull to either side or can be unstable during driving.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary replace any defective lower suspension arms.

5,461 vehicles

Poor welding may have occurred on the front prop shaft due to a manufacturing equipment failure on the supplier's production line. In the worst case the weld may break and the prop shaft may interfere with and damage the fuel line sufficiently for fuel to leak.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary replace the propeller shaft.

220 vehicles

As a result of incorrect mapping of the ECU and/or inappropriate design of the air flow sensor connector low engine performance poor idling or in the worst case engine stalling might be experienced.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to re programme the ECU and where necessary replace the air flow sensor.

8,263 vehicles

It has been established that is it possible due to misalignment of components that the ball joint mounting bolts may not have been torqued to the correct specification. If the vehicle is used in extreme circumstances this can cause the bolts to loosen and ultimately cause the ball joint to detach.

Fix: Recall affected vehicles to check the torque of the bolts and if required replace the top suspension arm.

29,750 vehicles

It is possible that cracking can occur in the area of the welds on the mounting bracket to the tube of the rear under protection bar. This in extreme cases if not rectified could result in the detachment of the bar from the vehicle.

Fix: Recall the affected vehicles and replace the bar with a modified type.

590 vehicles

It has been identified that due to an incorrect manufacturing process the U bolts used to secure the rear axle could break resulting initially in a rattling noise emanating from the rear axle. Should this be symptom be ignored insecurity of the rear axle could result.

Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the rear axle U bolts replaced with quality assured items.

20,445 vehicles

A crack may occur in the fuel filter water sensor which can lead to a leakage of fuel.

Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the fuel filter water sensor replaced.

7,917 vehicles

The possibility exists that the bonnet safety hook (secondary locking device) is defective. With the result that should the primary lock not be fully engaged the safety hook may also fail due to lift created by the airflow and in the worst case the bonnet may open whilst the vehicle is being driven.

Fix: Likely to be affected vehicles will be recalled at which time the safety hook bracket will be checked for profile and adjusted if necessary.

13,628 vehicles

Under severe and extreme conditions where the vehicle is used mainly off-road in a wet muddy environment it is possible that the tapered section of the ball pin on the steering 'Pitman arm' may break. This in the worst case could result in a loss of steering control.

Fix: Recall the affected vehicles and replacing the Pitman arm with a quality assured component.

6,218 vehicles · built 1 Jan 1996 to 30 Sep 2000