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1998 Mitsubishi Spyder

Component

Vehicle Speed Control

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the dash panel pad can shift interferring with the throttle cable control.

Corrective Action

the throttle cable control would not return to idle increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will remove a portion of the dash panel pad so it cannot interfere with the throttle cable control.

1996 Mitsubishi Spyder

Component

Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint

Consequence of 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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

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.

1996 Mitsubishi Spyder

Component

Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint

Consequence of 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.

Corrective Action

this condition could cause the lower lateral arm ball joint to separate, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Recall Notes

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.