Recall 00V225001 — STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) Defect in 1999-2001 MITSUBISHI GALANT
RECALL This recall affects up to 228,294 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 00V225001 |
| Manufacturer | MITSUBISHI AMERICA |
| Vehicles Affected | 228,294 |
| Component | STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A NUT IN THE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY WAS NOT PROPERLY TIGHTENED, RESULTING IN SYMPTOMS RANGING FROM STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION TO STIFF STEERING, AND IN THE WORST CASE, NO ABILITY TO TURN LEFT.
Safety Consequence
A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES AND REPLACE THE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY IF A LOOSE NUT CONNECTION IS FOUND.
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