NHTSA Recall 99V066001: Suspension: lower ball joint
MITSUBISHI AMERICA reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 307,000 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Mitsubishi Eclipse.
| NHTSA campaign | 99V066001 |
|---|---|
| Component | SUSPENSION › FRONT › CONTROL ARM › LOWER BALL JOINT |
| Report received | April 5, 1999 |
| Owner notification | June 15, 1999 |
| 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.
Safety risk
This condition could cause the lower lateral arm ball joint to separate, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
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).
Vehicles covered by recall 99V066001
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mitsubishi Eclipse | 1995, 1996 |
| Mitsubishi Galant | 1994, 1995, 1996 |
| 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.