South Florida Mitsubishi Enthusiasts

Somebody "educate" me on this whole re-call business.

I know what part fails and how it fails. I thought the "re-call" fixed this
and that you could bring your car to Satan to perform the work and
not have anymore problems?

_________________
Being a "Patriot" does not mean prioritizing service to government above all else.
-Edward Snowden

According to Satan the recall was done due to poor design. The LCA's were failing prematurely which required them to have the older types recalled and replaced with a "newer type" that was apparently redesigned in some way (not sure what exactly as far as the ball joints were chancged). Being that this was done 7 years ago, it is not longer warrantied as it is a "wear and tear" part.

_________________
- Ricky

Ahh ok.

"Recalls" are one time only fixes. Typical "stealer"ship bullshit.
That sucks, especially on a part like that...

_________________
Being a "Patriot" does not mean prioritizing service to government above all else.
-Edward Snowden

Recalls are *NOT* only one-time fixes. It depends on the severity of the recall. Ex: the recall on the 1g tcase/drive shaft yolks is *LIFETIME* of the car. The dealer will balk, bitch, and fight about it, but if you're dilligent in your efforts, they will follow the letter of the law and do the recall.

_________________
-Will
2020 Giant Defy Adv 1
2023 Giant Revolt Adv 0
2022 Ibis Ripmo
2018 Trek Roscoe "Frankenbike"
2020 Trek Marlin 8

RIP:
Raul Ortiz - 02/29/2008
Westley Hess - 12/30/2008
Dad - 4/24/2010
Curt Brown - 5/23/2020

That's the impression I was under but I didn't *know* for sure.

_________________
Being a "Patriot" does not mean prioritizing service to government above all else.
-Edward Snowden

In the case of the lower control arms is a one time deal because when they do the recall the first time they change the part with a new and improved (lol) part, so that you should have no problems in the future other than tear and wear.
Still even when the recall wasn't done on the car they will find the way around so that you will have to pay if you want them to do it. I know because it happened to me on my car about 1 or 2 years ago (off course I didn't pay and did it my self)

_________________
"D"
1995 Eclipse GS-T AWD
11.51 @ 120mph

Exactly. Saved me an explanation.

_________________
- Ricky

I'm not sure about the eclipse but the balljoint recall for the avengers (which is the same as an eclipse) it's for the life of the car. So I can get it as many times as need be.

My last avenger, I had it done twice by the dealership. I had it done when I aquired the car and once again because the drivers side went bad.

_________________

Got her all done up yesterday.

New LCA's delivered....





New CV installed...



I didn't drive her all week so I gave her a bath and chilled with her on the beach a little bit.




At Fort Lauderdale Beach

_________________
- Ricky

Well good for you

_________________

Everytime you make a post for some "strange" reason I stare at your avatar.

_________________
- Ricky

REPEAT AFTER ME:

Boing-De-Boing-De-Boing-De-Boing-De-Boing-De-Boing

^^^
Keep repeating until adequately mesmorized, and then start again

- J

_________________

Boobies = good..... bouncing boobies = awesome.

_________________
-Mike
-2021 Chevy Blazer 2LT Midnight Sport

I love boobs.

_________________
-Will
2020 Giant Defy Adv 1
2023 Giant Revolt Adv 0
2022 Ibis Ripmo
2018 Trek Roscoe "Frankenbike"
2020 Trek Marlin 8

RIP:
Raul Ortiz - 02/29/2008
Westley Hess - 12/30/2008
Dad - 4/24/2010
Curt Brown - 5/23/2020

Can I get "AMEN" brotha's?

_________________

DsMeD
D(daily) S(service) M(and maintenance)

Longest meet thread ever...

That's cuz they look real
- J

_________________

Not quite.

Do your HW noob:
Longest meet thread


I hope all this enthusiasm carries over to the next meet and/or thread.

_________________
Being a "Patriot" does not mean prioritizing service to government above all else.
-Edward Snowden