Mitsubishi L200 Recall R/2010/082: Top Suspension Ball Joint May Become Detached, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 18 Aug 2010
- Launched
- 29,750
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2010/082
- DVSA reference
Mitsubishi recalled L200 vehicles. It has been established that is it possible due to misalignment of components that the ball joint mounting bolts may not have been torqued to the correct specification. The dealer will check the torque of the bolts and if required replace the top suspension arm. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
It has been established that is it possible due to misalignment of components that the ball joint mounting bolts may not have been torqued to the correct specification. If the vehicle is used in extreme circumstances this can cause the bolts to loosen and ultimately cause the ball joint to detach.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: TOP SUSPENSION BALL JOINT MAY BECOME DETACHED Defect: It has been established that is it possible due to misalignment of components that the ball joint mounting bolts may not have been torqued to the correct specification. If the vehicle is used in extreme circumstances this can cause the bolts to loosen and ultimately cause the ball joint to detach. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles to check the torque of the bolts and if required replace the top suspension arm.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the bolts to loosen and ultimately cause the ball joint to detach.
The Fix
The dealer will check the torque of the bolts and if required replace the top suspension arm.
Are You Affected?
L200 may be included. Mitsubishi estimates 29,750 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/2010/082. 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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|---|---|---|---|
| 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/2010/080 on 18 Aug 2010, for clutch may fail. The one launched after it was R/2011/099 on 14 Oct 2011, for rear wheel and hub may detach. You can also see every Mitsubishi recall, all recalls launched in 2010 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2010/082, launched 18 August 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.