Mitsubishi L200 Recall R/2019/193: Side Step Shade Rivets May Corrode And Fracture, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 10 Jul 2019
- Launched
- 10,564
- vehicles in the UK
- R3038210
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mitsubishi recalled L200 vehicles built between 23 April 2015 and 3 August 2016. Corrosion of fixing rivets can lead to the side step shade becoming insecure. The dealer will change the 12 aluminium rivets to M8 bolts and nuts. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Corrosion of fixing rivets can lead to the side step shade becoming insecure.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SIDE STEP SHADE RIVETS MAY CORRODE AND FRACTURE Defect: Corrosion of fixing rivets can lead to the side step shade becoming insecure Remedy: Change the 12 aluminium rivets to M8 bolts and nuts
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to the side step shade becoming insecure.
The Fix
The dealer will change the 12 aluminium rivets to M8 bolts and nuts.
Are You Affected?
L200 built between 23 April 2015 and 3 August 2016 may be included. Mitsubishi estimates 10,564 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 R3038210 or the DVSA reference R/2019/193. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 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/2019/142 on 17 May 2019, for the resistor inside the air flow sensor may corrode. The one launched after it was R/2020/146 on 9 Oct 2020, for the right side second row seat belt may be assembled incorrectly. You can also see every Mitsubishi recall and all recalls launched in 2019.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/193, launched 10 July 2019. 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.