Mitsubishi Caribbean | NHTSA Recall #00V421003

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 00V421003 by Mitsubishi Caribbean. Includes 5,164 affected units, MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN/LOWER BALL JOINT BOOT, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 00V421003

Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Caribbean

Report Received Date: 2001-04-06T00:00:00

Subject: Mitsubishi caribbean/lower ball joint boot

Component: Suspension

Potentially Affected Units: 5,164

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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.

Consequence Summary: 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.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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SID: row-xnbp-rkgu~beb2

NHTSA ID: 00V421003

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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