There have been 2 safety recalls for the Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse Spyder. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse Spyder.
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 |
| 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
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) |
| 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Apr. 6, 2001 | Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint | 5,164 |
| Aug. 10, 2000 | Steering:gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion) | 2,996 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2001 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse Spyder | 1 |
| 1999 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse Spyder | 1 |
| 1998 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse Spyder | 1 |
| 1997 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse Spyder | 1 |
| 1996 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse Spyder | 1 |