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

Mitsubishi Caribbean reported this safety recall on April 6, 2001. It covers about 5,164 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 5,164
reported: Apr 6, 2001
owners notified: May 24, 2001
related complaints: 5

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 00V421003

Affected vehicles

Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse 1995-1999 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999
Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse Spyder 1996-1999 1996 1997 1998 1999
Mitsubishi Caribbean Galant 1994-1998 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 5 complaints about suspension problems.

1996 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse 1997 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse 1998 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse 1999 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse 1996 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse Spyder 1997 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse Spyder 1998 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse Spyder 1999 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse Spyder 1995 Mitsubishi Caribbean Galant 1996 Mitsubishi Caribbean Galant 1997 Mitsubishi Caribbean Galant 1998 Mitsubishi Caribbean Galant

Questions about recall 00V421003

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

Yes. Recall 00V421003, reported on April 6, 2001, covers about 5,164 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 00V421003?

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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