Vehicle recall R/2018/116

Mitsubishi L200 recall: Door latching mechanism may malfunction in hot temperatures

DVSA recall R/2018/116 names the Mitsubishi L200. It was launched 26 May 2018. It covers vehicles built 10 December 2015 to 5 July 2016.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2018/116
Launched: 26 May 2018
Issued by: MITSUBISHI
Manufacturer reference: R3033770 /71 /72 / 73
Vehicles: DVSA lists 4,676 on each model line

What can go wrong

The locking mechanism in the door latch assembly may not operate properly in high temperatures. As a result the door may not latch correctly and may unintentionally open whilst driving. This may affect one or more doors depending on vehicle identification number.

The fix

Modified assemblies are available and the remedy is to replace door latch mechanisms as identified by the manufacturer.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. DVSA lists the same vehicle number on each line: 4,676. It may be a figure per line or for the whole recall.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Mitsubishi L200 (L200 (DOUBLE CAB))	10 December 2015 to 5 July 2016	4,676
Mitsubishi L200 (L200 (SINGLE CAB))	10 December 2015 to 5 July 2016	4,676

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/2019/193 Side step shade rivets may corrode and fracture 10 July 2019, Mitsubishi L200
R/2016/251 Airbag may release shrapnel if deployed 30 November 2016, 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/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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