Recall
Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse Spyder — 00V225003
NHTSA ID
00V225003
Make
Mitsubishi Caribbean
Model
Eclipse Spyder
Years Affected
2001
Recall Date
2000-08-10
Component
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Units Affected
2,996
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
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.
Consequence
A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES AND REPLACE THE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY IF A LOOSE NUT CONNECTION IS FOUND.
Affected Vehicles
Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse Spyder
Model Years: 2001