Recall 99V-066: 1995 Mitsubishi Galant

MITSUBISHI AMERICA recall for suspension, reported to NHTSA on Apr 5, 1999, covering about 1,731 vehicles.

NHTSA number
99V-066
Report date
Apr 5, 1999
Vehicles affected
1,731
Owners notified
Jun 15, 1999

The problem

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles built in japan. If the rubber boots on the lower lateral arm ball joints of the front suspension were damaged during assembly, dirt and water can intrude.

The risk

This condition could cause the lower lateral arm ball joint to separate, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

The fix

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.

Notes

Owner notification began june 15, 1999. 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 at 1-800-222-0037. 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 AMERICA
ComponentSuspension › Front › Control Arm › Lower Ball Joint
Recall started byNHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation)
NHTSA campaign number99V066002

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Mitsubishi Galant1995All 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 99V-066?

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles built in japan. If the rubber boots on the lower lateral arm ball joints of the front suspension were damaged during assembly, dirt and water can intrude.

How is recall 99V-066 fixed?

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.

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.