Safety Recall NHTSA · 06V334000 Reported September 6, 2006

Front crossmember

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. · Structure · 1,516 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
06V334000
Manufacturer Campaign
SR-06-004
Component
Structure
Vehicles Affected
1,516
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
September 6, 2006

Defect Summary

On certain passenger vehicles, the metal forming part of the front crossmember may have been improperly stamped resulting in the metal becoming thinner in the cross-section than specified. this could, over time, result in breakage of the crossmember.

Safety Consequence

Breakage of the crossmember may allow separation of the passenger side lower control arm, which may result in the loss of steering control increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect and replace the crossmember free of charge. the recall began on september 21, 2006. owners may contact mitsubishi at 888-648-7820.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 06V334000 or campaign SR-06-004.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 06V334000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 06V334000?

NHTSA recall 06V334000 was issued by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. on September 6, 2006. It addresses: Front crossmember. The recall affects approximately 1,516 vehicles, with the defect involving the Structure component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 06V334000 or the manufacturer campaign number SR-06-004. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.