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Mitsubishi Recall : Mitsubishi America/Steering Gear Assembly
1999 Mitsubishi Galant
A loss of steering control could increase the risk of a crash.
Steering — Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion)
Date Announced
AUG 10, 2000
Vehicles Affected
228,294
NHTSA Campaign #
00V225001
Summary
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.
Actions
Dealers will inspect these vehicles and replace the steering gear assembly if a loose nut connection is found.
Documents (5)
Remedy Instructions and TSB
Recall Acknowledgement
Defect and Noncompliance Notice(Part 573)
Renotification Notice
Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)