Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN
Model Of Vehicle
GALANT
Year
1994
Recall Campaign Number
99V066004
Component Description
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint
Effect Of Defect
This Condition Could Cause The Lower Lateral Arm Ball Joint To Separate, Increasing The Risk Of A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Caribbean
Start Of Manufacture
19930616
End Of Manufacture
19960513
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
3789
Date Owners Notified
19991014
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Caribbean
Date Report Received
19990519