Mitsubishi Galant: Suspension Lower Arm Ball Joint May Suffer Premature Wear
Recall Summary Mitsubishi is recalling approximately 5,189 Galant vehicles sold in the United Kingdom because water and dirt can get into the lower arm ball joints, causing them to wear prematurely. In severe cases, the ball stud may separate from the joint. The remedy involves inspecting the lateral lower arm ball joints and replacing them if they show excess wear.
- Recalling firm
- MITSUBISHI
- Product
- Vehicles: MITSUBISHI GALANT. Units affected: 5,189
- Reason
- There is a possibility that due to water and dirt ingress into the lower arm ball joint the ball stud and joint case may suffer from premature wear. In the worst case the ball stud may come out of the ball joint case. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles inspect the lateral lower arm ball joints and replace if free play exceeds manufacturers specification.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2001-07-12
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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