MITSUBISHI GALANT 1999: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
| Make : MITSUBISHI | Model : GALANT | Year : 1999 |
| Build Dates : 1998-05-01 - 2000-06-24 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 00V225003 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2000-12-28 | Date Received by ODI: 2000-08-10 | Date Added to Database: 2000-08-14 |
| Manufacturers Involved: MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: MITSUBISHI AMERICA | ||
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| Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 2996 | ||
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Summary:
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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Consequence:
A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES AND REPLACE THE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY IF A LOOSE NUT CONNECTION IS FOUND. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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'. |
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