Mitsubishi L200 Recall R/2008/128: Rear Axle May Become Insecure, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 1 Dec 2008
- Launched
- 20,445
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2008/128
- DVSA reference
Mitsubishi recalled L200 vehicles. 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. The dealer will replace the rear axle U bolts with quality assured items. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
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.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: REAR AXLE MAY BECOME INSECURE Defect: 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. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the rear axle U bolts replaced with quality assured items.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: rear axle may become insecure.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the rear axle U bolts with quality assured items.
Are You Affected?
L200 may be included. Mitsubishi estimates 20,445 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/2008/128. 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/2008/108 on 29 Sep 2008, for fuel could leak from the resin fuel return pipe on the inlet manifold. The one launched after it was R/2008/191 on 4 Feb 2009, for brake pedal assist function may not operate correctly. You can also see every Mitsubishi recall, all recalls launched in 2008 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2008/128, launched 1 December 2008. 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.