Mitsubishi L200: Possibility That The Bonnet Safety Hook Is Defective
Mitsubishi L200 Recall Summary Mitsubishi is recalling 13,628 L200 vehicles in the United Kingdom because the bonnet safety hook (secondary locking device) may be defective. If the primary latch isn't fully engaged and the safety hook fails, the bonnet could open while driving due to air pressure. Affected vehicles will be inspected and the safety hook bracket will be adjusted if needed.
- Recalling firm
- MITSUBISHI
- Product
- Vehicles: MITSUBISHI L200. Units affected: 13,628
- Reason
- The possibility exists that the bonnet safety hook (secondary locking device) is defective. With the result that should the primary lock not be fully engaged the safety hook may also fail due to lift created by the airflow and in the worst case the bonnet may open whilst the vehicle is being driven. Remedy: Likely to be affected vehicles will be recalled at which time the safety hook bracket will be checked for profile and adjusted if necessary.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2004-12-03
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/bd488b26-7790-4d59-b6c8-8d93c8a54648