Mitsubishi L200 (double Cab): Door Latching Mechanism May Malfunction In Hot Temperatures
Recall Summary Mitsubishi is recalling 9,352 L200 pickup trucks (both double cab and single cab models) sold in the United Kingdom because the door latch mechanism may fail in hot temperatures, potentially allowing doors to open while the vehicle is being driven. The manufacturer will replace the affected door latch assemblies with modified versions.
- Recalling firm
- MITSUBISHI
- Product
- Vehicles: MITSUBISHI L200 (DOUBLE CAB), MITSUBISHI L200 (SINGLE CAB). Units affected: 9,352
- Reason
- 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. Remedy: Modified assemblies are available and the remedy is to replace door latch mechanisms as identified by the manufacturer.
- Classification
- Class II
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2018-05-26
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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