NHTSA Recall 00V421001: Suspension: lower ball joint
MITSUBISHI AMERICA reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 567,432 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Mitsubishi Eclipse.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V421001 |
|---|---|
| Component | SUSPENSION › FRONT › CONTROL ARM › LOWER BALL JOINT |
| Report received | December 18, 2000 |
| Owner notification | April 2, 2001 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
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.
Safety 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.
Notes
Owner notification will be conducted in phases.the first phase began april 2, 2001, and the final phase will be completed on september 3, 2001. 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 america at 1-888-mitsu-2001 (1-888-648-7820).also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V421001
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mitsubishi Eclipse | 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999 |
| Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder | 1997, 1998, 1999 |
| Mitsubishi Galant | 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998 |
| Mitsubishi Spyder | 1996 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.