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1994-1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse, Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder and others recall: lower ball joint

Mitsubishi America reported this safety recall on December 18, 2000. It covers about 567,432 vehicles.

vehicles affected
567,432
reported
Dec 18, 2000
owners notified
Apr 2, 2001
related complaints
287

Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint

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

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 287 complaints about suspension problems.

1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder1995 Mitsubishi Galant1996 Mitsubishi Galant1997 Mitsubishi Galant1998 Mitsubishi Galant1996 Mitsubishi Spyder

Questions about recall 00V421001

Is there a recall on the 1994-1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse, Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder and others lower ball joint?

Yes. Recall 00V421001, reported on December 18, 2000, covers about 567,432 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 00V421001?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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