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Mitsubishi L300 Recall R/2004/130: Exhaust Pipe Could Fail Potentially Resulting In Excessive Noise, Who Is Affected And What To Do

DVSA reference R/2004/130. Data updated daily from DVSA.

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How serious
5 Sep 2005
Launched
1
vehicles in the UK
R/2004/130
DVSA reference

Mitsubishi recalled L300 vehicles built between 1 July 1994 and 1 July 1995. The original fitment exhaust pipe wall at the front of the main muffler is too thin additionally that the weld placement for the metal fitting supports is inappropriate. The dealer will check whether the exhaust is original. You won't usually pay for it.1

What’s Wrong

The original fitment exhaust pipe wall at the front of the main muffler is too thin additionally that the weld placement for the metal fitting supports is inappropriate. This may result in the exhaust pipe cracking due to vibration and if continually used in this condition the exhaust could fail resulting in excessive noise.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: EXHAUST PIPE COULD FAIL POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN EXCESSIVE NOISE Defect: It has been identified that the original fitment exhaust pipe wall at the front of the main muffler is too thin additionally that the weld placement for the metal fitting supports is inappropriate. This may result in the exhaust pipe cracking due to vibration and if continually used in this condition the exhaust could fail resulting in excessive noise. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and check whether the exhaust is original. If this is the case a new exhaust box will be fitted.

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The Risk

If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in the exhaust pipe cracking due to vibration and if continually used in this condition the exhaust could fail resulting in excessive noise.

The Fix

The dealer will check whether the exhaust is original.

Are You Affected?

L300 built between 1 July 1994 and 1 July 1995 may be included. Mitsubishi estimates 1 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 DVSA reference R/2004/130. 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/2004/162 on 3 Dec 2004, for possibility that the bonnet safety hook is defective. The one launched after it was R/2006/192 on 14 Mar 2007, for engine may overheat. You can also see every Mitsubishi recall and all recalls launched in 2005.

Source: DVSA recall R/2004/130, launched 5 September 2005. 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.