Mitsubishi Caribbean Recall 00V225003: Steering, Gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion)

NHTSA recall 00V225003 · announced August 10, 2000 · filed by Mitsubishi Caribbean · 2,996 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

What to do

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES AND REPLACE THE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY IF A LOOSE NUT CONNECTION IS FOUND.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 28, 2000.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHICARIBBEAN AT 1-800-981-0452.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2000 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse
• 2001 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse Spyder
• 1999 Mitsubishi Caribbean Galant
• 2000 Mitsubishi Caribbean Galant

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.