I CURRENTLY BOUGHT THE 1996 MITSUBISHI GALANT FOR MY WIFE AND 11 MONTH OLD DAUGHTER. THE DEALER TOLD ME I NEEDED A FRONT END ALIGNMENT TO GET THE PULL AND SHAKE OUT OF MY FRONT END. I TOOK IT TO AN ALIGNMENT SHOP AND THE ASE MASTER TECH. TOLD ME MY CONTROL ARMS WERE BENT DUE TO CORROSION OF THE BALL JOINT, HE THEN TOLD ME THERE…
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I CURRENTLY BOUGHT THE 1996 MITSUBISHI GALANT FOR MY WIFE AND 11 MONTH OLD DAUGHTER. THE DEALER TOLD ME I NEEDED A FRONT END ALIGNMENT TO GET THE PULL AND SHAKE OUT OF MY FRONT END. I TOOK IT TO AN ALIGNMENT SHOP AND THE ASE MASTER TECH. TOLD ME MY CONTROL ARMS WERE BENT DUE TO CORROSION OF THE BALL JOINT, HE THEN TOLD ME THERE WAS A RECALL ON THESE VEHICLES AND IF I DON'T GET THE PROBLEM FIXED IT COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING. I DON'T THINK IT WOULD BE SAFE FOR MY WIFE TO LOSE STEERING WITH OUR INFANT DAUGHTER SO NOW I GOT BIGGER PROBLEMS THEN A TWENTY FIVE DOLLAR FRONT END ALIGNMENT. I'M UPSET AT THE DEALER FOR NOT INFORMING ME WITH THESE RECALLS NOT THE MANUFACTURE FOR MAKING THE BAD PART. PLEASE HELP BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10352659
107,000 miles · Sep 13, 2004
Suspension
AFTER RECEIVING A RECALL 00V421001, AN APPOINTMENT WAS MADE. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, AND CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THE BALL JOINTS WERE NOT DEFECTIVE. CONSUMER LATER PURCHASED TIRES, AND WAS TOLD THAT THE BALL JOINT HAD EXCESSIVE PLAY. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10091897
70,524 miles · May 19, 2003
Suspension
WHILE DRIVING, THE BALL JOINTS SEPARATED WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STEER TO THE LEFT AND DAMAGED THE AXLE. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10020045
Mileage unknown · Feb 14, 2003
Suspension
PAID FOR REPAIRS ON A 1996 MITSUBISHI GALANT ES SUSPENSION FRONT CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT.
NHTSA ODI #10005851
Mileage unknown · Sep 19, 2002
Suspension
CONSUMER HAD LEFT FRONT BALL JOINT REPAIRED UNDER RECALL LAST YEAR. 6 MONTHS LATER, RIGHT BALL JOINT BROKE. CONSUMER HAD REPAIRED IT. ON 9/14/02 LEFT BALL JOINT BROKE AGAIN WHILE DRIVING, CAUSING WHEEL TO FALL OFF.*AK
NHTSA ODI #8019108
Mileage unknown · Aug 8, 2001
Suspension
DEALERSHIP EXAMINED VEHICLE FOR RECALL 00V421001. DEALERSHIP IN EACH COMMUNICATION WITH CONSUMER CHANGED NAME OF THE COMPONENT THAT WOULD BE REPAIRED FOR THIS PROBLEM. CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED THAT THE PART WORK HAS BEEN PERFORMED ON WAS NOT THE PART COVERED UNDER RECALL , LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINT. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY A…
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DEALERSHIP EXAMINED VEHICLE FOR RECALL 00V421001. DEALERSHIP IN EACH COMMUNICATION WITH CONSUMER CHANGED NAME OF THE COMPONENT THAT WOULD BE REPAIRED FOR THIS PROBLEM. CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED THAT THE PART WORK HAS BEEN PERFORMED ON WAS NOT THE PART COVERED UNDER RECALL , LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINT. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK
NHTSA ODI #893798
Mileage unknown · Mar 8, 2001
Engine And Engine CoolingPower TrainSuspension
LOWER FRONT BALL JOINTS HAD A LOT OF PLAY. VEHICLE WAS MAKING LOUD NOISES WHEN MAKING TURNS. TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP TO HAVE MECHANIC CHECK IT. *AK THERE WAS A RECALL REGARDING THE BALL JOINTS, 00V421001, HOWEVER DEALER STATED CONSUMER'S VEHICLE DID NOT QUALIFY FOR RECALL, CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT. TRANSMISSIO…
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LOWER FRONT BALL JOINTS HAD A LOT OF PLAY. VEHICLE WAS MAKING LOUD NOISES WHEN MAKING TURNS. TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP TO HAVE MECHANIC CHECK IT. *AK THERE WAS A RECALL REGARDING THE BALL JOINTS, 00V421001, HOWEVER DEALER STATED CONSUMER'S VEHICLE DID NOT QUALIFY FOR RECALL, CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT. TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED. TIMING BELT WAS REPLACED. *SLC
NHTSA ODI #882523
Mileage unknown · Jan 4, 2001
Suspension
WHILE DRIVING, BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY FAILED, CAUSING RIGHT FRONT TIRE TO COME OFF AND FRONT END OF VEHICLE DROPPED, DURING RECALL 99V066001, DEALER INSPECTED VEHICLE, HOWEVER AFTER INSPECTING THE PART STATED IT WAS OKAY AND MADE NO CHANGES TO VEHICLE, THREE MONTHS LATER THE RECALL PARTS FAILED. *SLC
NHTSA ODI #877460
Mileage unknown · Dec 12, 2000
Suspension
WHILE DRIVING AT 10-15 MPH LOWER BALL JOINT FELL OFF VEHICLE. HAD THIS COMPONENT LOOKED AT UNDER RECALL 99V066001 IN SEPTEMBER 2000. WAS TOLD BALLJOINT WAS FINE. CURRENTLY, DEALER SAID THIS WAS NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR. *AK THE CONSUMER BELIEVES IT WAS NOT NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR THAT CAUSED THE BALL JOINT TO FELL OFF. *YH
NHTSA ODI #876352
Mileage unknown · Nov 13, 2000
Suspension
RECALL 99V066001/ LOWER BALL JOINTS. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER NOVEMBER AND OCTOBER 13,2000, AND DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO FIX RECALL. DEALER IS RAYSKILLMAN MITSUBISHI, 8424 HIGHWAY 31, GREENWOOD, IN (317) 8852700. *AK AFTER MANY CALLS MITSUBISHI AGREED TO FIX DAMAGE. *YH
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 & remedy
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. CRACKS CAN OCCUR IN THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK DUE TO AN IMPROPER SPOT WELD ON THE BAFFLE PLATE TO THE TOP PORTION OF THE FUEL TANK.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A CRACK IN THE FUEL TANK COULD ALLOW FUEL OR FUMES TO ESCAPE. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE UPPER SURFACE OF THE FUEL TANK FOR ANY SIGNS OF CRACKING. IF NO CRACKING OR LEAKING IS FOUND, DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SEALING PROTECTOR PLATE. IF ANY CRACKING OR LEAKAGE IS FOUND, DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY.
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINT TO SEPARATE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE RUBBER BOOTS, AND IF THE BOOT IS DAMAGED, THEY WILL REPLACE THE LOWER LATERAL ARM AND BALL JOINT ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES.
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NHTSA investigations
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RQ00015 · Lower Contrtol Arm Ball Joint
Opened Aug 2, 2000 · Closed Apr 20, 2001
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Suspension
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