NHTSA Recall 00V225003
NHTSA Campaign Id 00V225003; Date: Aug. 10, 2000
A loss of steering control could increase the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2000 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse; 2001 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse Spyder; 1999 Mitsubishi Caribbean Galant; 2000 Mitsubishi Caribbean Galant
Component: Steering:gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion)
Manufactured by: Mitsubishi Caribbean
Affected Units:: 2,996
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. A nut in the steering gear assembly was not properly tightened, resulting in symptoms ranging from steering wheel vibration to stiff steering, and in the worst case, no ability to turn left.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect these vehicles and replace the steering gear assembly if a loose nut connection is found.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began December 28, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mitsubishicaribbean at 1-800-981-0452. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 28, 2000
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