Date: 18.12.2000
Component: Suspension > Front > Control Arm > Lower Ball Joint
Manufacturer: Mitsubishi America
Description:
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.
Consequencs:
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.
Notes:
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.
Date: 18.12.2000
Component: Suspension > Front > Control Arm > Lower Ball Joint
Manufacturer: Mitsubishi America
Description:
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.
Consequencs:
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.
Notes:
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.
Date: 23.11.1999
Component: Electrical System > Battery > Cables
Manufacturer: Mitsubishi America
Description:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with v6 engines and federal emission equipment. the battery cable harness can become heat damaged by the front exhaust manifold which could cause grounded circuits.
Consequencs:
This circuit failure could cause any of the following to occur: (1) the engine will not start because the main fuse will blow if the power lead is grounded; (2) the low oil pressure warning lamp will illuminate if the signal wire is grounded; (3) the airconditioning system will become inoperative if the lead to the magnetic clutch is grounded; and (4) the turn signal/hazard lamps will become inoperative if the voltage monitor lead is grounded.
Notes:
Dealers will remove and discard a metal manifold bracket (from galant models only - eclipse has no such bracket). dealers will also inspect the harness. if the harness wires show no damage, the dealer will install a heat insulator along with heat resistant harness clips. if the harness wires do show damage, the dealers will install a new harness with preinstalled integral heat protection.
Date: 23.11.1999
Component: Electrical System > Battery > Cables
Manufacturer: Mitsubishi America
Description:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with v6 engines and federal emission equipment. the battery cable harness can become heat damaged by the front exhaust manifold which could cause grounded circuits.
Consequencs:
This circuit failure could cause any of the following to occur: (1) the engine will not start because the main fuse will blow if the power lead is grounded; (2) the low oil pressure warning lamp will illuminate if the signal wire is grounded; (3) the airconditioning system will become inoperative if the lead to the magnetic clutch is grounded; and (4) the turn signal/hazard lamps will become inoperative if the voltage monitor lead is grounded.
Notes:
Dealers will remove and discard a metal manifold bracket (from galant models only - eclipse has no such bracket). dealers will also inspect the harness. if the harness wires show no damage, the dealer will install a heat insulator along with heat resistant harness clips. if the harness wires do show damage, the dealers will install a new harness with preinstalled integral heat protection.
Date: 01.11.1999
Component: Exterior Lighting > Headlights > Switch
Manufacturer: Mitsubishi America
Description:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the column switch levers can become loose or break over time.
Consequencs:
Loosening or cracking of the levers can cause directional lamps that do not self-cancel or operate, head lamps that do not turn off, windshield washers that operate continuously and/or windshield wipers that do not operate.
Notes:
Dealers will install a redesigned switch.
Date: 01.11.1999
Component: Exterior Lighting > Turn Signal > Switch
Manufacturer: Mitsubishi America
Description:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the column switch levers can become loose or break over time.
Consequencs:
Loosening or cracking of the levers can cause directional lamps that do not self-cancel or operate, head lamps that do not turn off, windshield washers that operate continuously and/or windshield wipers that do not operate.
Notes:
Dealers will install a redesigned switch.
Date: 01.11.1999
Component: Visibility > Windshield Wiper/washer > Switch/wiring
Manufacturer: Mitsubishi America
Description:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the column switch levers can become loose or break over time.
Consequencs:
Loosening or cracking of the levers can cause directional lamps that do not self-cancel or operate, head lamps that do not turn off, windshield washers that operate continuously and/or windshield wipers that do not operate.
Notes:
Dealers will install a redesigned switch.
Date: 01.11.1999
Component: Exterior Lighting > Headlights > Switch
Manufacturer: Mitsubishi America
Description:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the column switch levers can become loose or break over time.
Consequencs:
Loosening or cracking of the levers can cause directional lamps that do not self-cancel or operate, head lamps that do not turn off, windshield washers that operate continuously and/or windshield wipers that do not operate.
Notes:
Dealers will install a redesigned switch.
Date: 01.11.1999
Component: Exterior Lighting > Turn Signal > Switch
Manufacturer: Mitsubishi America
Description:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the column switch levers can become loose or break over time.
Consequencs:
Loosening or cracking of the levers can cause directional lamps that do not self-cancel or operate, head lamps that do not turn off, windshield washers that operate continuously and/or windshield wipers that do not operate.
Notes:
Dealers will install a redesigned switch.
Date: 01.11.1999
Component: Visibility > Windshield Wiper/washer > Switch/wiring
Manufacturer: Mitsubishi America
Description:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the column switch levers can become loose or break over time.
Consequencs:
Loosening or cracking of the levers can cause directional lamps that do not self-cancel or operate, head lamps that do not turn off, windshield washers that operate continuously and/or windshield wipers that do not operate.
Notes:
Dealers will install a redesigned switch.
Date: 22.07.1998
Component: Power Train > Automatic Transmission
Manufacturer: Mitsubishi America
Description:
Vehicle description: all wheel drive passenger vehicles. lockup of the transfer case can occur due to insufficient lubrication.
Consequencs:
This condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Notes:
Dealers will inspect the vehicles for adequacy of the transfer case oil volume, transfer case oil leakage, and operational degradation of the transfer case mechanism. if oil volume is insufficient, the appropriate amount of oil will be added. if there is transfer case oil leakage, affected components will be replaced. if the transfer case shows operational degradation, the transfer case will be replaced.
Date: 22.07.1998
Component: Power Train > Automatic Transmission
Manufacturer: Mitsubishi America
Description:
Vehicle description: all wheel drive passenger vehicles. lockup of the transfer case can occur due to insufficient lubrication.
Consequencs:
This condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Notes:
Dealers will inspect the vehicles for adequacy of the transfer case oil volume, transfer case oil leakage, and operational degradation of the transfer case mechanism. if oil volume is insufficient, the appropriate amount of oil will be added. if there is transfer case oil leakage, affected components will be replaced. if the transfer case shows operational degradation, the transfer case will be replaced.
Date: 22.07.1998
Component: Power Train > Automatic Transmission
Manufacturer: Mitsubishi America
Description:
Vehicle description: all wheel drive passenger vehicles. lockup of the transfer case can occur due to insufficient lubrication.
Consequencs:
This condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Notes:
Dealers will inspect the vehicles for adequacy of the transfer case oil volume, transfer case oil leakage, and operational degradation of the transfer case mechanism. if oil volume is insufficient, the appropriate amount of oil will be added. if there is transfer case oil leakage, affected components will be replaced. if the transfer case shows operational degradation, the transfer case will be replaced.
Date: 16.01.2001
Component: Power Train > Automatic Transmission > Cooling Unit And Lines
Manufacturer: Mitsubishi America
Description:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. a hose was mis-manufactured and could weaken over time, which could result in leakage of the automatic transmission fluid.
Consequencs:
Fluid leakage from the cooler hoses can cause transaxle driveability problems and smoke if the oil contacts the front exhaust pipe.
Notes:
Dealers will replace the hose assembly for the automatic transmission oil cooler. owner notification mailing will be phased over a five-month period starting march 26, through july 23, 2001. 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.
Date: 16.01.2001
Component: Power Train > Automatic Transmission > Cooling Unit And Lines
Manufacturer: Mitsubishi America
Description:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. a hose was mis-manufactured and could weaken over time, which could result in leakage of the automatic transmission fluid.
Consequencs:
Fluid leakage from the cooler hoses can cause transaxle driveability problems and smoke if the oil contacts the front exhaust pipe.
Notes:
Dealers will replace the hose assembly for the automatic transmission oil cooler. owner notification mailing will be phased over a five-month period starting march 26, through july 23, 2001. 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.
Date: 16.01.2001
Component: Power Train > Automatic Transmission > Cooling Unit And Lines
Manufacturer: Mitsubishi America
Description:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. a hose was mis-manufactured and could weaken over time, which could result in leakage of the automatic transmission fluid.
Consequencs:
Fluid leakage from the cooler hoses can cause transaxle driveability problems and smoke if the oil contacts the front exhaust pipe.
Notes:
Dealers will replace the hose assembly for the automatic transmission oil cooler. owner notification mailing will be phased over a five-month period starting march 26, through july 23, 2001. 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.
Date: 10.08.2000
Component: Steering > Gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion)
Manufacturer: Mitsubishi America
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.
Consequencs:
A loss of steering control could increase the risk of a crash.
Notes:
Dealers will inspect these vehicles and replace the steering gear assembly if a loose nut connection is found.
Date: 10.08.2000
Component: Steering > Gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion)
Manufacturer: Mitsubishi America
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.
Consequencs:
A loss of steering control could increase the risk of a crash.
Notes:
Dealers will inspect these vehicles and replace the steering gear assembly if a loose nut connection is found.
Date: 01.09.2004
Component: Equipment > Other > Labels
Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Caribbean
Description:
Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, 'occupant crash protection.' the bilingual english/spanish removable air bag warning labels affixed to the dash and to the sunvisor do not meet the size requirements of the standard.
Consequencs:
This does not meet the requirements of the standard.
Notes:
Mitsubishi caribbean will mail a customer notification letter containing a written description and a graphic of the bi-lingual dashboard air bag warning label. in addition, all current 2000-2004 nativa owners will also receive replacement air bag alert labels for the sun visors. this recall is expected to begin during march or april 2005. the notification to the nativa owners is expected to begin during april or may 2005. owners should contact mitsubishi caribbean at 1-787-251-8715.
Date: 01.09.2004
Component: Equipment > Other > Labels
Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Caribbean
Description:
Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, 'occupant crash protection.' the bilingual english/spanish removable air bag warning labels affixed to the dash and to the sunvisor do not meet the size requirements of the standard.
Consequencs:
This does not meet the requirements of the standard.
Notes:
Mitsubishi caribbean will mail a customer notification letter containing a written description and a graphic of the bi-lingual dashboard air bag warning label. in addition, all current 2000-2004 nativa owners will also receive replacement air bag alert labels for the sun visors. this recall is expected to begin during march or april 2005. the notification to the nativa owners is expected to begin during april or may 2005. owners should contact mitsubishi caribbean at 1-787-251-8715.
Date: 01.09.2004
Component: Equipment > Other > Labels
Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Caribbean
Description:
Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, 'occupant crash protection.' the bilingual english/spanish removable air bag warning labels affixed to the dash and to the sunvisor do not meet the size requirements of the standard.
Consequencs:
This does not meet the requirements of the standard.
Notes:
Mitsubishi caribbean will mail a customer notification letter containing a written description and a graphic of the bi-lingual dashboard air bag warning label. in addition, all current 2000-2004 nativa owners will also receive replacement air bag alert labels for the sun visors. this recall is expected to begin during march or april 2005. the notification to the nativa owners is expected to begin during april or may 2005. owners should contact mitsubishi caribbean at 1-787-251-8715.
Date: 01.09.2004
Component: Equipment > Other > Labels
Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Caribbean
Description:
Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, 'occupant crash protection.' the bilingual english/spanish removable air bag warning labels affixed to the dash and to the sunvisor do not meet the size requirements of the standard.
Consequencs:
This does not meet the requirements of the standard.
Notes:
Mitsubishi caribbean will mail a customer notification letter containing a written description and a graphic of the bi-lingual dashboard air bag warning label. in addition, all current 2000-2004 nativa owners will also receive replacement air bag alert labels for the sun visors. this recall is expected to begin during march or april 2005. the notification to the nativa owners is expected to begin during april or may 2005. owners should contact mitsubishi caribbean at 1-787-251-8715.
Date: 01.09.2004
Component: Equipment > Other > Labels
Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Caribbean
Description:
Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, 'occupant crash protection.' the bilingual english/spanish removable air bag warning labels affixed to the dash and to the sunvisor do not meet the size requirements of the standard.
Consequencs:
This does not meet the requirements of the standard.
Notes:
Mitsubishi caribbean will mail a customer notification letter containing a written description and a graphic of the bi-lingual dashboard air bag warning label. in addition, all current 2000-2004 nativa owners will also receive replacement air bag alert labels for the sun visors. this recall is expected to begin during march or april 2005. the notification to the nativa owners is expected to begin during april or may 2005. owners should contact mitsubishi caribbean at 1-787-251-8715.
