Vehicle recall R/2013/132

Mitsubishi L200 recall: In extreme cases fire may occur

DVSA recall R/2013/132 names the Mitsubishi L200. It was launched 3 December 2013. DVSA does not record the build dates for this recall.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2013/132
Launched: 3 December 2013
Issued by: MITSUBISHI
Manufacturer reference: R3021740 4142 43
Vehicles: 3,133 across the lines below

What can go wrong

Due to an incorrect shape of the power seat reclining lever the switch may get stuck. This causes current to flow through the reclining motor which heats up. In the most serious case the cushion from the power seat and surrounding parts may be damaged due to heat generated from the reclining motor.

The fix

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the powered seat recliner levers and where necessary the adjuster assemblies.

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	3,133

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Other recalls for these models

R/2013/138 Possible risk of fire 3 December 2013, Mitsubishi L200
R/2013/134 Vehicle may become unstable 3 December 2013, Mitsubishi L200
R/2013/133 Fuel may leak 3 December 2013, Mitsubishi L200
R/2013/054 Engine may stall 28 June 2013, Mitsubishi L200
R/2016/155 Indicators and/or other vehicle lights may switch off or blink without warning 28 July 2016, Mitsubishi L200, Mitsubishi Lancer
R/2016/251 Airbag may release shrapnel if deployed 30 November 2016, 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. On this page we also replaced a word that reads as a rating or an endorsement with a plain one. 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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