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Mitsubishi Spyder recalls

There are 3 safety recalls on record for the Mitsubishi Spyder, covering 895,406 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

Mitsubishi Spyder recalls by model year

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Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball jointReported December 18, 2000 · 567,432 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.

Recall number 00V421001 · Recall details

Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball jointReported April 5, 1999 · 307,000 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
This condition could cause the lower lateral arm ball joint to separate, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the rubber boots, and if the boot is damaged, they will replace the lower lateral arm and ball joint on the affected vehicles.

Recall number 99V066001 · Recall details

Vehicle speed controlReported March 3, 1998 · 20,974 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The dash panel pad can shift interferring with the throttle cable control.
Risk
The throttle cable control would not return to idle increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dealers will remove a portion of the dash panel pad so it cannot interfere with the throttle cable control.

Recall number 98V045001 · Recall details

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How many recalls does the Mitsubishi Spyder have?

3, covering suspension and vehicle speed control.

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