Consumer received recall notice 00v225001 for steering rack. Nut around steering rack is leaking. When turning mostly to left vehicle jerks & makes a grinding noise. Mechanic says could lose power steering, and not to drive vehicle until problem could be repaired.
1999 Mitsubishi Galant steering complaints
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Vehicle has same symptons as in recall 00v225001. Yet, this vehicle is not affected. Steering wheel shakes at any speed, getting worse when increasing speed.
Upon deliver of vehicle, rotors were warped. Mjs
While driving at 55 MPH powr steering pump went out. Also, when consumer applied the brakes they vibrated.
Automobile pulls to the right side while braking. Grinding noise is heard while braking. Automobile was taken to savannah mitsubishi on 10-26-98 for repairs. No problems found. I was told that grinding noise is common is ABS. On 12-15-98, while suddenly braking to prevent from hitting another automobile, automobile pulled to the right side causing me to hit the curb. Impact with curb caused right front tire to blow. A towing service was called to remove wheel. Mechanic stated that rust had settled between wheel and axle which made it difficult to remove wheel. Since the incident, automobile continues to pull while braking also vibration and grinding noise. Prior to incident, on 11-14-98, manufacturer was notified of the problems with vehicle. A representative telephoned on 12-9-98 informing me to continue to take the automobile in for repairs. Consumer affairs advised me to make a final attempt to repair with the manufacturer which was done on 12-14-98. They have not yet to respond. Manufacturer was also made aware of the incident. No response. Per ga lemon law, I have followed all guidelines establishing reasonable number of repair attempts, requesting final attempt to repair and requesting repurchase of automobile. This automobile has proven to be unsafe.( dot number: obv9 tire size: p195/60r15 )
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