Recall 00V225003 — STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) Defect in 1999-2001 MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN ECLIPSE SPYDER
RECALL This recall affects up to 2,996 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 00V225003 |
| Manufacturer | MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN |
| Vehicles Affected | 2,996 |
| 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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| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02V100002 | 2002 MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN DIAMANTE | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 15 | |
| 01V295002 | 2000 MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN GALANT | STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | 87 | |
| 01V340002 | 1999 MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN MIRAGE | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 8,887 | |
| 01V254002 | 2001 MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN MONTERO | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM | 345 | |
| 01V011003 | 1999 MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN VEHICLE | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES | 2,801 | |
| 00V421003 | 1996 MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN ECLIPSE | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT | 5,164 | |
| 00V311002 | 1998 MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN MIRAGE | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 61,068 | |
| 00V226002 | 1994 MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN MONTERO | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 215 | |
| 00V299003 | 2001 MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN ECLIPSE | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 135 | |
| 00V123001 | 2001 MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN MONTERO | VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR | 1,199 |