Vehicle recall R/2016/251

Mitsubishi L200 recall: Airbag may release shrapnel if deployed

DVSA recall R/2016/251 names the Mitsubishi L200. It was launched 30 November 2016. It covers vehicles built 5 November 2005 to 30 March 2015.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2016/251
Launched: 30 November 2016
Issued by: MITSUBISHI
Manufacturer reference: R3030830 R3030820
Vehicles: DVSA lists 43,699 on each model line

What can go wrong

Certain driver side airbags the inflator might release shrapnel from the inflator container during deployment which could injure the driver.

The fix

On affected vehicles replace air bag inflator.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. DVSA lists the same vehicle number on each line: 43,699. It may be a figure per line or for the whole recall.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Mitsubishi L200	5 November 2005 to 30 March 2015	43,699
Mitsubishi L200	7 November 2005 to 30 March 2015	43,699

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/2016/155 Indicators and/or other vehicle lights may switch off or blink without warning 28 July 2016, Mitsubishi L200, Mitsubishi Lancer
R/2018/116 Door latching mechanism may malfunction in hot temperatures 26 May 2018, Mitsubishi L200
R/2019/193 Side step shade rivets may corrode and fracture 10 July 2019, 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
R/2013/133 Fuel may leak 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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