Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #06V334000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 06V334000 by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.. Includes 1,516 affected units, FRONT CROSSMEMBER, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain passenger vehicles, the metal forming part of the front crossmember may have been improperly stamped resulting in the metal becoming thinner in the cross-section than specified. this could, over time, result in breakage of the crossmember.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect and replace the crossmember free of charge. the recall began on september 21, 2006. owners may contact mitsubishi at 888-648-7820.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 06V334000

Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2006-09-06T00:00:00

Subject: Front crossmember

Component: Structure

Potentially Affected Units: 1,516

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SR-06-004

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain passenger vehicles, the metal forming part of the front crossmember may have been improperly stamped resulting in the metal becoming thinner in the cross-section than specified. this could, over time, result in breakage of the crossmember.

Consequence Summary: Breakage of the crossmember may allow separation of the passenger side lower control arm, which may result in the loss of steering control increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect and replace the crossmember free of charge. the recall began on september 21, 2006. owners may contact mitsubishi at 888-648-7820.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-g7qn-sqvi_dvbh

NHTSA ID: 06V334000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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