Galant LS V6-3.0L SOHC (1999)
Technical Service Bulletin # SR-00-004R
Date: 001001
Recall - Loose Steering Pinion Gear Lock Nut
NO: SR-00-004REV
DATE: October, 2000
MODEL: See below
SUBJECT:
STEERING GEAR PINION LOCK NUT TORQUE - SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN
This bulletin supersedes SR-00-004, issued in August, 2000, to increase Galant steering gear assembly replacement labor time. Revised information is
marked.
PURPOSE
Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America, Inc. (MMSA) is voluntarily recalling affected vehicles for possible insufficient torque of the pinion lock nut on the
steering gear assembly.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The lock nut which secures the pinion shaft in the steering rack housing may not be properly tightened. If the lock nut is not properly tightened, it could
loosen and allow the steering control valve to become misaligned. If this occurs, steering wheel vibration, stiff steering, or, in worst cases, inability to
turn left could result.
Check the steering gear pinion lock nut tightening torque as described in this bulletin. If the nut is not properly torqued, the steering gear assembly must
be replaced.
AFFECTED VEHICLES
1999-2000 Galant models produced from 5/98 through 6/24/00
2000 Eclipse models produced from 4/99 through 6/24/00
2001 Eclipse Spyder models produced from 1/00 through 6/24/00
IMPORTANT
Affected inventory vehicles must be inspected/repaired before the vehicle is sold. Dealers must check their inventory vehicles' VINS on the Warranty
Super Screen to verify whether the vehicle is an affected VIN for this recall campaign.
CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION
