Mitsubishi L200 Recall R/2013/133: Fuel May Leak, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 3 Dec 2013
- Launched
- 220
- vehicles in the UK
- R30225101112 &13
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mitsubishi recalled L200 vehicles. Poor welding may have occurred on the front prop shaft due to a manufacturing equipment failure on the supplier's production line. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary replace the propeller shaft. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Poor welding may have occurred on the front prop shaft due to a manufacturing equipment failure on the supplier's production line. In the worst case the weld may break and the prop shaft may interfere with and damage the fuel line sufficiently for fuel to leak.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FUEL MAY LEAK Defect: Poor welding may have occurred on the front prop shaft due to a manufacturing equipment failure on the supplier's production line. In the worst case the weld may break and the prop shaft may interfere with and damage the fuel line sufficiently for fuel to leak. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary replace the propeller shaft.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: fuel may leak.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary replace the propeller shaft.
Are You Affected?
L200 may be included. Mitsubishi estimates 220 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 R30225101112 &13 or the DVSA reference R/2013/133. 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/2013/132 on 3 Dec 2013, for in extreme cases fire may occur. The one launched after it was R/2013/134 on 3 Dec 2013, for vehicle may become unstable. You can also see every Mitsubishi recall, all recalls launched in 2013 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2013/133, launched 3 December 2013. 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.