Recall 00V-225: 2000 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse, 2001 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse Spyder and 1 more

MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN recall for steering, reported to NHTSA on Aug 10, 2000, covering about 2,996 vehicles.

NHTSA number
00V-225
Report date
Aug 10, 2000
Vehicles affected
2,996
Owners notified
Dec 28, 2000

The problem

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.

The risk

A loss of steering control could increase the risk of a crash.

The fix

Dealers will inspect these vehicles and replace the steering gear assembly if a loose nut connection is found.

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).

Recall details

ManufacturerMITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN
ComponentSteering › Gear Box (Other Than Rack and Pinion)
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number00V225003

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse2000All years
Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse Spyder2001All years
Mitsubishi Caribbean Galant1999, 2000All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 00V-225?

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.

How is recall 00V-225 fixed?

Dealers will inspect these vehicles and replace the steering gear assembly if a loose nut connection is found.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.