Recall 00V225001: 1999–2000 Mitsubishi Galant and 2 other models

Report received

Aug 10, 2000

Manufacturer

Mitsubishi america

Potentially affected

228,294vehicles

Model years

1999–2001

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

A loss of steering control could increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect these vehicles and replace the steering gear assembly if a loose nut connection is found.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse308 complaints
• 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder81 complaints
• 1999 Mitsubishi Galant215 complaints
• 2000 Mitsubishi Galant136 complaints