Mitsubishi L200 Recall R/2004/162: Possibility That The Bonnet Safety Hook Is Defective, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 3 Dec 2004
- Launched
- 13,628
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2004/162
- DVSA reference
Mitsubishi recalled L200 vehicles. The possibility exists that the bonnet safety hook (secondary locking device) is defective. The dealer will check likely to be affected vehicles will be recalled at which time the safety hook bracket for profile and adjusted if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
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.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBILITY THAT THE BONNET SAFETY HOOK IS DEFECTIVE Defect: 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. Remedy: Likely to be affected vehicles will be recalled at which time the safety hook bracket will be checked for profile and adjusted if necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: possibility that the bonnet safety hook is defective.
The Fix
The dealer will check likely to be affected vehicles will be recalled at which time the safety hook bracket for profile and adjusted if necessary.
Are You Affected?
L200 may be included. Mitsubishi estimates 13,628 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/2004/162. 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?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| L200Side step shade rivets may corrode and fracture | Low | R/2019/193 | |
| L200Airbag may release shrapnel if deployed | Urgent | R/2016/251 | |
| I-Car, I-Miev, L200, Lancer EvolutionIndicators and/or other vehicle lights may switch off or blink without warning | Low | R/2016/155 | |
| L200Possible risk of fire | Urgent | R/2013/138 | |
| L200Vehicle may become unstable | Book soon | R/2013/134 |
This is one of 112 Mitsubishi recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mitsubishi recall launched before it was R/2004/114 on 7 Sep 2004, for passenger side airbag may suffer delayed deployment. The one launched after it was R/2004/130 on 5 Sep 2005, for exhaust pipe could fail potentially resulting in excessive noise. You can also see every Mitsubishi recall, all recalls launched in 2004 and door and latch recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2004/162, launched 3 December 2004. 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.