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| Make : MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN | Model : ECLIPSE SPYDER | Year : 2001 |
| Build Dates : 20000101 - 20000624 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 00V225003 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20001228 | Date Received by ODI: 20000810 | Date Added to Database: 20000814 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN | ||
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| Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 2996 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES AND REPLACE THE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY IF A LOOSE NUT CONNECTION IS FOUND. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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