1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder Recalls

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 00V421001Dec 18, 2000567,432 vehicles potentially affected
  Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint
  Covers: Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder 1997–1999, Galant 1994–1998, Eclipse 1995–1999 +1 more

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible consequence: 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.

  Remedy: 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…

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