Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #00V225001

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 00V225001 by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.. Includes 228,294 affected units, MITSUBISHI AMERICA/STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect these vehicles and replace the steering gear assembly if a loose nut connection is found.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 00V225001

Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2000-08-10T00:00:00

Subject: Mitsubishi america/steering gear assembly

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 228,294

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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.

Consequence Summary: A loss of steering control could increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect these vehicles and replace the steering gear assembly if a loose nut connection is found.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-p3cx_mjke.56mp

NHTSA ID: 00V225001

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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