Mitsubishi L200 Recall R/2000/084: Possible Loss Of Steering Control, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 1 Jul 2001
- Launched
- 6,218
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2000/084
- DVSA reference
Mitsubishi recalled L200 vehicles built between 1 January 1996 and 30 September 2000. 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. The recall notice describes the fix as: replacing the Pitman arm with a quality assured component. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
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.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBLE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL Defect: 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. Remedy: Recall the affected vehicles and replacing the Pitman arm with a quality assured component.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in a loss of steering control.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: replacing the Pitman arm with a quality assured component.
Are You Affected?
L200 built between 1 January 1996 and 30 September 2000 may be included. Mitsubishi estimates 6,218 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 DVSA reference R/2000/084. 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?.
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This is one of 112 Mitsubishi recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mitsubishi recall launched before it was R/2000/090 on 22 Jan 2001, for fuel tank may crack and leak. The one launched after it was R/2001/054 on 12 Jul 2001, for suspension lower arm ball joint may suffer premature wear. You can also see every Mitsubishi recall, all recalls launched in 2001 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2000/084, launched 1 July 2001. 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.