1999 MITSUBISHI GALANT RECALL - #00V225001
RECALL FOR STEERING : GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
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.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1999 MITSUBISHI GALANT |
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| Manufacturer |
MITSUBISHI AMERICA |
| Manufactured between |
5/1/1998 - 6/24/2000 |
| Recalled on |
8/14/2000 |
| Influenced by |
MITSUBISHI AMERICA |
| Owners Notified on |
9/20/2000 |
| # Affected |
228,294 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) |
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| 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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 20, 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 MITSUBISHI AT 1-800-222-0037.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
1999 MITSUBISHI GALANT Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, HEADLIGHTS, SWITCH
1999 MITSUBISHI GALANT Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, TURN SIGNAL, SWITCH
1999 MITSUBISHI GALANT Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER, SWITCH/WIRING
1999 MITSUBISHI GALANT Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES
1999 MITSUBISHI GALANT Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES
1999 MITSUBISHI GALANT Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, HEADLIGHTS, SWITCH
1999 MITSUBISHI GALANT Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, TURN SIGNAL, SWITCH
1999 MITSUBISHI GALANT Recall for STEERING, GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
1999 MITSUBISHI GALANT Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, COOLING UNIT AND LINES
1999 MITSUBISHI GALANT Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
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