NHTSA Campaign Number
00V225001
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Reported to NHTSA: October 8, 2000
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES AND REPLACE THE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY IF A LOOSE NUT CONNECTION IS FOUND.
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Affected Vehicles (1)
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Mitsubishi | Galant |
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This recall information is from NHTSA campaign 00V225001. This site is not affiliated with NHTSA. Contact your dealer or call NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for more information.