NHTSA recall 00V421001
Suspension · Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Details
What's wrong: If the rubber boots on the lower lateral arm ball joints of the front suspension were damaged during assembly, dirt and water can intrude. Also, mmc has added the potential of leaking moisture, which can cause the ball stud to corrode.
Why it matters: This condition could cause the lower lateral arm ball joint to separate, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. This campaign supercedes mmc's previous safety recall campaign, see 99V-066.
The fix: Dealers will inspect the lower lateral arm ball joint for wear. Ball joints that exhibit wear beyond the established tolerance will be replaced with newly designed lateral arm ball joints. Ball joints that are within the established tolerance will be cleaned and a special sealant will be applied to…
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 1994 Mitsubishi Galant
- 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse
- 1995 Mitsubishi Galant
- 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse
- 1996 Mitsubishi Galant
- 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse
- 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder
- 1997 Mitsubishi Galant
- 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse
- 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder
- 1998 Mitsubishi Galant
- 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse
- 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder
All model years NHTSA lists
1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse, 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse, 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse, 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse, 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse, 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder, 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder, 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder, 1994 Mitsubishi Galant, 1995 Mitsubishi Galant, 1996 Mitsubishi Galant, 1997 Mitsubishi Galant, 1998 Mitsubishi Galant, 1996 Mitsubishi Spyder.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 00V421001.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.