Mitsubishi Caribbean Galant 1997
Model Galant made in 1997 by Mitsubishi Caribbean got 2 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to power train and suspension. There was one recall concerning suspension .
Model 1997
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER BALL JOINT | ||||||||||||||||
| 00V421003 | MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN | from 02/01/1993 to 03/31/1998 | V (Vehicle) | 5164 | 05/24/2001 | ODI | MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN | 04/06/2001 | 08/16/2001 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began may 21, 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 caribbean 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). | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 09/25/2001 | 5 | ||
| Complaint #1 - left front axle i am in the process of replacing my left front axle on a 1997 mitsubishi galant for the 3rd time. 1st repair date - 9/25/01 2nd repair date - 6/5/03 3rd repair date - 6/2/06 there is no reason the same axle should have to be replaced repeatedly within a five year period of time. i would like an explanation and reimbursement for this repair. there should also be a recall on this part because of the frequency. complaint #2 - front struts i am replacing the front struts for the second time in 4 years. is this normal? why do they repeatedly leak? repair #1 - 4/30/02 repair #2 - 6/2/06. *jb | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - MACPHERSON STRUT | |||
| 09/25/2001 | 5 | ||
| Complaint #1 - left front axle i am in the process of replacing my left front axle on a 1997 mitsubishi galant for the 3rd time. 1st repair date - 9/25/01 2nd repair date - 6/5/03 3rd repair date - 6/2/06 there is no reason the same axle should have to be replaced repeatedly within a five year period of time. i would like an explanation and reimbursement for this repair. there should also be a recall on this part because of the frequency. complaint #2 - front struts i am replacing the front struts for the second time in 4 years. is this normal? why do they repeatedly leak? repair #1 - 4/30/02 repair #2 - 6/2/06. *jb | |||