Tl* the contact owns a 2005 mitsubishi lancer evolution. while driving various speeds, the vehicle became very unstable and pulled to the left. the vehicle also experienced severe oversteering when turning. it was discovered that the front lower control arm was faulty due to corrosion and rusting of the subframe. the dealer repaired the vehicle per nhtsa campaign number: 16v458000 (suspension) in which an anti-corrosion agent was applied, but the failures continued. the manufacturer was notified. the failure mileage was 187,000.
Lower control arm loose / disconnected from subframe, causing stability and control problems with the vehicle resulting in unsafe operation at any speed and at any time which the vehicle ia being operated.the socket on the subframe has deep rust and an irregular hole visible. bob penkhus mitsubishi refuses to perform the recall which addresses this issue of corrosion of the subframe, specifically where the lower control arm attaches to the vehicle.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 mitsubishi lancer evolution. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v321000 (air bags) for the front passenger seat air bag inflator and 16v458000 (suspension) for the lower control arm. the parts to do the repair were unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect.
Front bearings are loose causing erratic steering, premature tire wear and premature brake wear. *jb