Submitted by administrator on Wed, 03/04/2015 - 00:53
On certain vehicles, the caulking of the metallic retention part of the ball joint that connects the lower arm of the front wheel shock absorber and the knuckle is insufficient. If left unfixed, water may get in, causing rust on the ball. As a result, the resin bearing may get worn out exceedingly. At worst, the ball joint gets damaged and comes off the arm, and the vehicle becomes stalled. Note: A recall was on 26 July 2000, for the ball joint that comes off due to damaged dust boot.
Case Number:
RF-0855-0
Make/model:
Issued:
Thu, 2001-02-15
Component:
shock absorber arm/rod
Affected:
3 906
Correction:
If the lower arm ball joint is found on inspection to have excessive abrasion loss, it should be replaced with the factory approved replacement unit. Otherwise, sealant should be applied to the caulking section.
Identification:
white or yellow paint on one of the bolts for the passenger door latch
Vehicle:
Make:
Mitsubishi
Type:
E-D38A
Period:
N/A
Frame / Chassis No:
D38A-6001001..D38A-8000305
Make:
Diamond Star
Type:
E-D32A
Period:
N/A
Frame / Chassis No:
D32A-6000022..D32A-6003210
unique_id_feeds:
135181