Mitsubishi L200 Recall R/2013/138: Possible Risk Of Fire, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 3 Dec 2013
- Launched
- 3,582
- vehicles in the UK
- 110011100211003 11004
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mitsubishi recalled L200 vehicles built between 5 November 2011 and 23 September 2013. A poorly soldered joint could cause a high resistance on the Door Entry Guard circuit board. The dealer will check unit and replace if required. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A poorly soldered joint could cause a high resistance on the Door Entry Guard circuit board. This can cause a risk of fire.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBLE RISK OF FIRE Defect: It is possible that a poorly soldered joint could cause a high resistance on the Door Entry Guard circuit board. This can cause a risk of fire. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles to check unit and replace if required.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause a high resistance on the Door Entry Guard circuit board.
The Fix
The dealer will check unit and replace if required.
Are You Affected?
L200 built between 5 November 2011 and 23 September 2013 may be included. Mitsubishi estimates 3,582 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 110011100211003 11004 or the DVSA reference R/2013/138. 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 | |
| L200Vehicle may become unstable | Book soon | R/2013/134 | |
| L200Fuel may leak | Urgent | R/2013/133 |
This is one of 112 Mitsubishi recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mitsubishi recall launched before it was R/2013/134 on 3 Dec 2013, for vehicle may become unstable. The one launched after it was R/2013/131 on 18 Dec 2013, for braking performance may be affected. You can also see every Mitsubishi recall, all recalls launched in 2013 and door and latch recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2013/138, 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.