NHTSA Recall 00V421003
NHTSA Campaign Id 00V421003; Date: Apr. 6, 2001
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
1995 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse; 1996 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse; 1997 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse; 1998 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse; 1999 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse; 1996 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse Spyder; 1997 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse Spyder; 1998 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse Spyder; 1999 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse Spyder; 1994 Mitsubishi Caribbean Galant; 1995 Mitsubishi Caribbean Galant; 1996 Mitsubishi Caribbean Galant; 1997 Mitsubishi Caribbean Galant; 1998 Mitsubishi Caribbean Galant
Component: Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint
Manufactured by: Mitsubishi Caribbean
Affected Units:: 5,164
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. 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.
How to 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 prevent intrusion of moisture.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began may 21, 2001. 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 Mitsubishi caribbean 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: May 24, 2001
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