Vehicle recall R/2004/162

Mitsubishi L200 recall: Possibility that the bonnet safety hook is defective

DVSA recall R/2004/162 names the Mitsubishi L200. It was launched 3 December 2004. DVSA does not record the build dates for this recall.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2004/162
Launched: 3 December 2004
Issued by: MITSUBISHI
Vehicles: 13,628 across the lines below

What can go wrong

The possibility exists that the bonnet safety hook (secondary locking device) is defective. With the result that should the primary lock not be fully engaged the safety hook may also fail due to lift created by the airflow and in the most serious case the bonnet may open whilst the vehicle is being driven.

The fix

Likely to be affected vehicles will be recalled at which time the safety hook bracket will be checked for profile and adjusted if necessary.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Mitsubishi L200	not recorded	13,628

Is a specific car affected? A recall lists models and build dates, not individual vehicles, so these pages cannot tell you whether one car is included. Enter the registration on the DVSA vehicle recall checker on GOV.UK, or give the vehicle identification number (VIN) to the manufacturer or one of its dealers. Buying used? Ask the seller for proof that any recall work was done.

Other recalls for these models

R/2007/035 Fuel may leak 25 May 2007, Mitsubishi L200
R/2000/084 Possible loss of steering control 1 July 2001, Mitsubishi L200
R/2008/128 Rear axle may become insecure 1 December 2008, Mitsubishi L200
R/2010/042 Rear protection bar may detach 1 July 2010, Mitsubishi L200
R/2010/082 Top suspension ball joint may become detached 18 August 2010, Mitsubishi L200
R/2013/054 Engine may stall 28 June 2013, Mitsubishi L200

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

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