Mitsubishi L200 Recall R/2010/042: Rear Protection Bar May Detach, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 1 Jul 2010
- Launched
- 590
- vehicles in the UK
- R3017310
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mitsubishi recalled L200 vehicles. Cracking can occur in the area of the welds on the mounting bracket to the tube of the rear under protection bar. The dealer will replace the bar with a modified type. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
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.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: REAR PROTECTION BAR MAY DETACH Defect: 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. Remedy: Recall the affected vehicles and replace the bar with a modified type.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in the detachment of the bar from the vehicle.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the bar with a modified type.
Are You Affected?
L200 may be included. Mitsubishi estimates 590 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 campaign code R3017310 or the DVSA reference R/2010/042. 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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| 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/2009/094 on 29 Dec 2009, for fuel may leak. The one launched after it was R/2010/079 on 18 Aug 2010, for short circuit may occur. You can also see every Mitsubishi recall and all recalls launched in 2010.
Source: DVSA recall R/2010/042, launched 1 July 2010. 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.