NHTSA Recall 90V053000
Filed by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.. Component: Wheels. Reported 1990-03-15. An estimated 2,281 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
LOCK WASHER LOCATED UNDER THE NUT THAT SECURES THE FRONT HUB TO THE DRIVE SHAFT MAY HAVE HAD IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT AND COULD CRACK.
Risk
THIS COULD CAUSE WHEEL BEARING FREEPLAY AND COULD RESULT IN BEARING DAMAGE, AND POSSIBLE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL THROUGH WHEEL FAILURE.
What the manufacturer will do
REPLACE LOCK WASHER ON EACH FRONT WHEEL AND REPAIR AREA AROUND LOCK WASHER AS NECESSARY.
Notes
SYSTEM: FRONT WHEELS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
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