Vehicle recall R/2010/082

Mitsubishi L200 recall: Top suspension ball joint may become detached

DVSA recall R/2010/082 names the Mitsubishi L200. It was launched 18 August 2010. DVSA does not record the build dates for this recall.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2010/082
Launched: 18 August 2010
Issued by: MITSUBISHI
Vehicles: 29,750 across the lines below

What can go wrong

It has been established that is it possible due to misalignment of components that the ball joint mounting bolts may not have been torqued to the correct specification. If the vehicle is used in extreme circumstances this can cause the bolts to loosen and ultimately cause the ball joint to detach.

The fix

Recall affected vehicles to check the torque of the bolts and if required replace the top suspension arm.

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	29,750

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/2010/042 Rear protection bar may detach 1 July 2010, Mitsubishi L200
R/2008/128 Rear axle may become insecure 1 December 2008, Mitsubishi L200
R/2013/054 Engine may stall 28 June 2013, Mitsubishi L200
R/2007/035 Fuel may leak 25 May 2007, Mitsubishi L200
R/2013/138 Possible risk of fire 3 December 2013, Mitsubishi L200
R/2013/134 Vehicle may become unstable 3 December 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.

Recall wording is DVSA's, with capitals and punctuation tidied and American spellings such as tire, center and windshield given in British English. We list a recall when its make and model match a car or van family with at least 1,000 DVSA MOT tests from 2022 to 2025, and when the maker of the vehicle issued it.

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