Mitsubishi L200 Recall R/2013/134: Vehicle May Become Unstable, Who Is Affected And What To Do

DVSA reference R/2013/134, campaign code R30222303132 &33. Data updated daily from DVSA.

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How serious
3 Dec 2013
Launched
5,461
vehicles in the UK
R30222303132 &33
Manufacturer’s campaign code

Mitsubishi recalled L200 vehicles. Either side front lower suspension arm can be damaged or broken due to improper welding by the supplier. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary replace any defective lower suspension arms. You won't usually pay for it.1

What’s Wrong

Either side front lower suspension arm can be damaged or broken due to improper welding by the supplier. This could cause the vehicle to pull to either side or can be unstable during driving.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: VEHICLE MAY BECOME UNSTABLE Defect: Either side front lower suspension arm can be damaged or broken due to improper welding by the supplier. This could cause the vehicle to pull to either side or can be unstable during driving. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary replace any defective lower suspension arms.

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The Risk

If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the vehicle to pull to either side or can be unstable during driving.

The Fix

The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary replace any defective lower suspension arms.

Are You Affected?

L200 may be included. Mitsubishi estimates 5,461 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.

What To Do Now

  1. Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Mitsubishi.
  2. Book with any franchised Mitsubishi dealer, quoting the campaign code R30222303132 &33 or the DVSA reference R/2013/134. See how to get a Mitsubishi recall fixed.
  3. Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
LaunchedVehicle and faultSeverityReference
L200Side step shade rivets may corrode and fractureLowR/2019/193
L200Airbag may release shrapnel if deployedUrgentR/2016/251
I-Car, I-Miev, L200, Lancer EvolutionIndicators and/or other vehicle lights may switch off or blink without warningLowR/2016/155
L200Possible risk of fireUrgentR/2013/138
L200Fuel may leakUrgentR/2013/133

This is one of 112 Mitsubishi recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mitsubishi recall launched before it was R/2013/133 on 3 Dec 2013, for fuel may leak. The one launched after it was R/2013/138 on 3 Dec 2013, for possible risk of fire. You can also see every Mitsubishi recall, all recalls launched in 2013 and suspension recalls across every make.


Source: DVSA recall R/2013/134, launched 3 December 2013. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.

Sources

  1. 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.