Recall received on ball joint, ball joint boot. Took car to dealership and the service department checked it and said it was ok on 7/28/00. On 9/4/00 the ball joint broke, causing the left front wheel to turn sideways and causing a crash.
1996 Mitsubishi Galant suspension complaints
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Recall 99v066001. Dealer and manufacturer wanted to charge owner to replace the lower control arm.*ak the dealer found out the problem to be struts (shocks) and inner tie rod failures.
Recall 99v066001. Dealer is trying to charge the consumer for recall service.
While driving at 50 MPH the ball joint came out of joint, causing the axle to break. A recall was received on the ball joints and the vehicle was taken in for inspection. The dealer passed the vehicle off, stating that the suspension and ball joints were ok. Now we are having a hard time getting both mitsubishi and/or the dealer that passed it off to accept responsibility after another mechanic has since checked said it was caused by a faulty ball joint.
Recall repair completed, however consumer charged for additional repairs during repair, possible damaged component due to defect. (99v‑066). Mjs
While traveling at 30 MPH the lower ball joint felloff, causing the whell to collapsee at an angle,.the wheel was held on by the rubber boot whill the vehicle was sliding for about 75f. Until it came to a stop. Dealer hs been contacted.
Received notice #99v066001. Contacted dealer.right front wheel came off due to ball joints breaking. Axle broke & went into transmission. Lost control. Manufacturer refused to repair because ball joints did not break the right way.
Lower ball joint came apart while the consumer was pulling out. As a result, driver's side tire came off.
While driving the car pulls to the left. Please describe.
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