NHTSA vehicle safety data
2001 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse Spyder Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2001 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse Spyder has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 1 owner complaint on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Mitsubishi Caribbean dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2001 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse Spyder. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
NHTSA #00V225003Reported August 10, 2000 · MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN
Potentially affected: 2,996 vehicles
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.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES AND REPLACE THE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY IF A LOOSE NUT CONNECTION IS FOUND.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 28, 2000.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHICARIBBEAN AT 1-800-981-0452.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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