Mitsubishi L200: Possible Loss Of Steering Control
Mitsubishi L200 Recall Summary Mitsubishi is recalling 6,218 L200 vehicles because the ball pin on the steering Pitman arm may break under severe off-road use in wet, muddy conditions, potentially causing loss of steering control. The company will replace the affected Pitman arm with a new component. This recall applies to vehicles in the United Kingdom.
- Recalling firm
- MITSUBISHI
- Product
- Vehicles: MITSUBISHI L200. Units affected: 6,218
- Reason
- Under severe and extreme conditions where the vehicle is used mainly off-road in a wet muddy environment it is possible that the tapered section of the ball pin on the steering 'Pitman arm' may break. This in the worst case could result in a loss of steering control. Remedy: Recall the affected vehicles and replacing the Pitman arm with a quality assured component.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2001-07-01
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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