Paragon Vehicle Services Mitsubishi Approved Towbar for L200 recall: Towbar may detach
- What's wrong
- The two horizontal fixing bolts that fix the ball hitch support bar to the tow bar frame may be incorrectly located. This defect can be seen by looking under the rear of the vehicle at the two bolts to ensure they pass through both the…
- What to do
- Contact a Paragon Vehicle Services dealer to book the free repair. On affected vehicles check fitment of ball hitch. Where necessary refit ball hitch with new bolts and tighten to the correct specification.
What’s wrong
The two horizontal fixing bolts that fix the ball hitch support bar to the tow bar frame may be incorrectly located. This defect can be seen by looking under the rear of the vehicle at the two bolts to ensure they pass through both the bar and the frame. If ignored this could lead to the ball hitch bar becoming loose and tilting and ultimately the fixing bolts could break leading to the tow hitch detaching from the vehicle.
The fix
On affected vehicles check fitment of ball hitch. Where necessary refit ball hitch with new bolts and tighten to the correct specification.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mitsubishi Approved Towbar for L200 | 14 Jul 2015 | 22 Apr 2016 | 61 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 26 May 2016. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.