Mitsubishi Recall 00V421001: Suspension

The problem

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.

The risk

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.

The fix

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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign	00V421001 (00V421001)
Manufacturer	Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Component	Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint
Report date	December 18, 2000
Owners notified	April 2, 2001
Vehicles affected	567,432
Initiated by	NHTSA investigation

Vehicles covered

Owner complaints about the suspension

Frequently asked questions

Is the recall 00V421001 repair free?

Yes. Mitsubishi dealers will fix the problem at no cost: 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.

How do I know if my car is included?

Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 567,432 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.