Mitsubishi Galant Recall R/2001/054: Suspension Lower Arm Ball Joint May Suffer Premature Wear, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 12 Jul 2001
- Launched
- 5,189
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2001/054
- DVSA reference
Mitsubishi recalled Galant vehicles built between 1 January 1993 and 31 December 1996. Due to water and dirt ingress into the lower arm ball joint the ball stud and joint case may suffer from premature wear. The dealer will inspect the lateral lower arm ball joints and replace if free play exceeds manufacturers specification. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to water and dirt ingress into the lower arm ball joint the ball stud and joint case may suffer from premature wear. In the worst case the ball stud may come out of the ball joint case.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SUSPENSION LOWER ARM BALL JOINT MAY SUFFER PREMATURE WEAR Defect: There is a possibility that due to water and dirt ingress into the lower arm ball joint the ball stud and joint case may suffer from premature wear. In the worst case the ball stud may come out of the ball joint case. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles inspect the lateral lower arm ball joints and replace if free play exceeds manufacturers specification.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: suspension lower arm ball joint may suffer premature wear.
The Fix
The dealer will inspect the lateral lower arm ball joints and replace if free play exceeds manufacturers specification.
Are You Affected?
Galant built between 1 January 1993 and 31 December 1996 may be included. Mitsubishi estimates 5,189 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Mitsubishi, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Mitsubishi.
- Book with any franchised Mitsubishi dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/2001/054. See how to get a Mitsubishi recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| GalantPassenger side airbag may suffer delayed deployment | Urgent | R/2004/114 | |
| GalantPossibility that water could seep into the lower ball joints | Book soon | R/2004/057 | |
| GalantPossible fuel leak | Urgent | R/2003/067 | |
| GalantFuel tank may crack and leak | Urgent | R/2000/090 | |
| Galant, Space WagonBraking efficiency may be reduced | Urgent | R/2000/063 |
This is one of 112 Mitsubishi recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mitsubishi recall launched before it was R/2000/084 on 1 Jul 2001, for possible loss of steering control. The one launched after it was R/2000/127 on 27 Jul 2001, for active yaw control ECU concern. You can also see every Mitsubishi recall, all recalls launched in 2001 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2001/054, launched 12 July 2001. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.