2g Ball Joint Lower Lateral Control Arm Recall [ merged ]

97dsmbishi · Jun 21, 2002

All 2g ball joint recall threads are merged here.

guys just called dealership about transfercase recall...they said i didn't have any on my model, but the ball joint on the front suspension set did. anyone have any info on this? i'm getting mine replaced on tuesday, can't beat it since they will do the install for free. just a heads up guys, hope this is useful!
phil

wret · Dec 15, 2008

I wouldn't drive around the block without the nut on. The dealer will replace it regardless of the abuse if it has not been already replaced under the recall, otherwise I would highly doubt it.

kidderkennels · Dec 19, 2008

Haha...I had this happend to me. I was driving down dirt road. really bumpy. BANG. ball joint gave out. Wheel cocked out sideways, and I snapped my CV axle. LOL

. And guess what. The recal was already done. So I had to pay out of pocket

db4g63 · May 18, 2010

Sorry to open an old thread it looks like but come to find out i need my ball joints and bearings replaced in the front. Since I found this out today ive been searching for parts to do it myself and found out there was this recall on the lowers. My car only has 79k miles on it. Will a dealership still do the recall on this and the ones that havent been done yet?

MR420A · Oct 17, 2010

This is the second time this has happened to my car, i replaced the passenger side lower control arm after it broke and now the drive side has down this as well.

7naYRu7_rs · Oct 19, 2010

i kno this is a pretty old thread but does that recall still apply? my ball joints have pretty bad play and i dont think they have ever been replaced.
thanks for any help!!

98GSXin · Jun 28, 2011

My ball joint just gave out and I was unaware of the recall. If it already caused body damage, could I tow it to Mitsu and have them fix it for free or would the damage caused be my fault for not being aware of the recall?

highlandgst · Jul 2, 2011

so....... average time to get it fixed via recall ?

miguelmcv · Jul 2, 2011

highlandgst said:
so....... average time to get it fixed via recall ?

Any Pics of the Damage.

highlandgst · Jul 2, 2011

tomorrow ill get some , but its just the joint no body damage i was only going 15 mph

miguelmcv · Jul 2, 2011

highlandgst said:
tomorrow ill get some , but its just the joint no body damage i was only going 15 mph

Is there a recall on the lower Ball Joint?.

I have a 95 eclipse gst and My Right Lower Ball Joint is Draining all the Grease.

Is that what happens to yours?...

Or What happens to your Ball Joint.

highlandgst · Jul 2, 2011

yes there is a recall on lower ball joint 94-96 i think google it but its been out awhile yes it dried out and leaked them eventually broke

miguelmcv · Jul 3, 2011

I have hear about Recalls But never pay attention on those.

I will Google it.

Thanks Dude.

I see..
The recall is only for the Passenger side only.
I hope is that side where you have the broken Ball Joint.

highlandgst · Jul 3, 2011

actually its b oth joints if i recall it just says passenger vehicle not passenger side of vehicle

H4G64T · Jul 3, 2011

...how does one not hear about this recall and own a DSM?

And the best time for getting the recall is when the ball joints are failing and making creaking noises...not after they let go.

dsm03 · Jul 3, 2011

hmm.. how about for 97's..

idkiliketurbos · Jul 3, 2011

I'm pretty sure it's for all model years but if it has been fixed once, they won't fix it again. So I wouldn't get your hopes up.

96awd · Jul 3, 2011

Wanna know why you have a broken ball joint?

Look at your avatar. that's why.

PieEyedPiper · Jul 3, 2011

http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/new...-lower-lateral-control-arm-recall-merged.html

You guys crack me up. :ohdamn:

96awd said:
Wanna know why you have a broken ball joint?

Look at your avatar. that's why.

No.
Yes, he's low. But, no that's not why his balljoint failed.

PieEyedPiper · Jul 3, 2011

98GSXin said:
My ball joint just gave out and I was unaware of the recall. If it already caused body damage, could I tow it to Mitsu and have them fix it for free or would the damage caused be my fault for not being aware of the recall?

It has not been documented that Mitsu/Chrylser will repair any other damage relating to the recall. It HAS been documented that they won't. Cross your fingers, I guess.

96awd · Jul 3, 2011

PieEyedPiper said:
http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/new...-lower-lateral-control-arm-recall-merged.html

You guys crack me up.

No.
Yes, he's low. But, no that's not why his balljoint failed.

It was a joke? Way to ruin it.

highlandgst · Jul 3, 2011

actually my car hasnt been lowered in awhile i swapped out for OEM shocks when i got the car so it wasnt lowered for long and yes i look ricey as can be but oh well im working on going oem

98GSXin · Jul 5, 2011

Mitsubishi won't cover a gat damn thing if your car had them replaced in the past.... Trust me on that one.

PieEyedPiper · Jul 5, 2011

96awd said:
It was a joke? Way to ruin it.

Joke all you like, but it came off as misinformation.
Maybe stick to knock-knock's..

josh1095 · Aug 15, 2011

thought id bump this one:
just called mitsu dealer close to me and asked if any recalls had been done to my car. gave him the vin and he says "there are no OPEN recalls for your vehicle". so i try and get more info. he says it looks like there was a warranty issue a long time ago. i then told him about the ball joints and he claims that it is not a recall for my year and model. the one in question is a 98 gs. im confused.

another update, just called mitsu HQ and asked a rep there about the recall. he said according to my vin number my car was unaffected. LOL

, then he said that, or the recall has already been performed but wouldnt clarify which one. #### it, im going to buy the damn things and install them. its creaking and has 201k miles on it. its getting dangerous im sure.

PieEyedPiper · Aug 15, 2011

josh1095 said:
thought id bump this one:
just called mitsu dealer close to me and asked if any recalls had been done to my car. gave him the vin and he says "there are no OPEN recalls for your vehicle". so i try and get more info. he says it looks like there was a warranty issue a long time ago. i then told him about the ball joints and he claims that it is not a recall for my year and model. the one in question is a 98 gs. im confused.

another update, just called mitsu HQ and asked a rep there about the recall. he said according to my vin number my car was unaffected. , then he said that, or the recall has already been performed but wouldnt clarify which one. #### it, im going to buy the damn things and install them. its creaking and has 201k miles on it. its getting dangerous im sure.

EXACT same thing happened to me!

Just buy 'em and put 'em in on your own. :thumb:

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