1997 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1997 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Owner complaints
1 complaints1 involved a crash1 injuries
Latest complaints
- Air bags › Frontal
Consumer's vehicle swerved to keep from striking another vehicle at 45 mph. Then, vehicle went into a ditchand turned over. Upon impact, the air bags did not deploy. consumer sustained injuries.*ak
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