Recall 00V421003: 1995–1999 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse and 2 other models

Report received

Apr 6, 2001

Manufacturer

Mitsubishi caribbean

Potentially affected

5,164vehicles

Model years

1994–1999

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. 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 of moisture.

Affected model years

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

• 1995 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse1 complaints
• 1996 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse1 complaints
• 1997 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse1 complaints
• 1998 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse3 complaints
• 1999 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse2 complaints
• 1996 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse Spyder0 complaints
• 1997 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse Spyder2 complaints
• 1998 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse Spyder0 complaints
• 1999 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse Spyder0 complaints
• 1994 Mitsubishi Caribbean Galant1 complaints
• 1995 Mitsubishi Caribbean Galant0 complaints
• 1996 Mitsubishi Caribbean Galant6 complaints
• 1997 Mitsubishi Caribbean Galant1 complaints
• 1998 Mitsubishi Caribbean Galant1 complaints