Mitsubishi L200 Recall R/2016/251: Airbag May Release Shrapnel If Deployed, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 30 Nov 2016
- Launched
- 43,699
- vehicles in the UK
- R3030830 R3030820
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mitsubishi recalled L200 vehicles built between 5 November 2005 and 30 March 2015. Certain driver side airbags the inflator might release shrapnel from the inflator container during deployment which could injure the driver. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace air bag inflator. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Certain driver side airbags the inflator might release shrapnel from the inflator container during deployment which could injure the driver.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: AIRBAG MAY RELEASE SHRAPNEL IF DEPLOYED Defect: Certain driver side airbags the inflator might release shrapnel from the inflator container during deployment which could injure the driver. Remedy: On affected vehicles replace air bag inflator.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: airbag may release shrapnel if deployed.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace air bag inflator.
Are You Affected?
L200 built between 5 November 2005 and 30 March 2015 may be included. Mitsubishi estimates 43,699 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 R3030830 R3030820 or the DVSA reference R/2016/251. 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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/2016/155 on 28 Jul 2016, for indicators and/or other vehicle lights may switch off or blink without warning. The one launched after it was R/2017/144 on 1 Jun 2017, for vehicle may roll backwards. You can also see every Mitsubishi recall, all recalls launched in 2016 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/251, launched 30 November 2016. 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.