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MITSUBISHI: GALANT

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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY Read Details...
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR Read Details...
STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM Read Details...
STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK Read Details...
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT Read Details...
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY Read Details...
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION Read Details...
OTHER Read Details...
VISIBILITY Read Details...
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Read Details...
STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Read Details...
STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Read Details...
AIR BAGS Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT Read Details...
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER Read Details...
SUSPENSION:REAR Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK Read Details...
SEAT BELTS Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Read Details...
TIRES:TREAD/BELT Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM Read Details...
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Read Details...
STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT Read Details...
SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Read Details...
SUSPENSION:REAR Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Read Details...
TIRES Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM Read Details...
TIRES:TREAD/BELT Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Read Details...
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION Read Details...
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT Read Details...
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP Read Details...
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM Read Details...
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS Read Details...
STEERING:LINKAGES Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Read Details...
SUSPENSION Read Details...
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM Read Details...
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Read Details...
OTHER Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Read Details...
OTHER Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Read Details...
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY Read Details...
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT Read Details...
SUSPENSION:REAR Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT Read Details...
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE LIGHT Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT Read Details...
OTHER Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT Read Details...
OTHER Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Read Details...
SUSPENSION Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT Read Details...
SUSPENSION:REAR Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY Read Details...
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT Read Details...
SEATS Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Read Details...
AIR BAGS Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Read Details...
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS Read Details...
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS Read Details...
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD Read Details...
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Read Details...
INTERIOR LIGHTING Read Details...
STEERING:RACK AND PINION Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS Read Details...
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID Read Details...
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK Read Details...
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD Read Details...
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE Read Details...
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR Read Details...
OTHER Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Read Details...
SUSPENSION:REAR Read Details...
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Read Details...
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD Read Details...
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS Read Details...
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Read Details...
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Read Details...
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS Read Details...
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE LIGHT Read Details...
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE Read Details...
AIR BAGS Read Details...
SUSPENSION:REAR Read Details...
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL Read Details...
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER Read Details...
INTERIOR LIGHTING Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR Read Details...
POWER TRAIN Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM Read Details...
SEAT BELTS Read Details...


Fuel Efficiency Ratings for
1995 MITSUBISHI: GALANT Vehicles

Data provided by U.S. Department of Energy and the EPA
ModelDisplacementCylindersTransmissionDriveCity MPGHighway MPG


Recall Information for
1995 MITSUBISHI: GALANT Vehicles

Data provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recalled ComponentFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Description of DefectVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. CRACKS CAN OCCUR IN THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK DUE TO AN IMPROPER SPOT WELD ON THE BAFFLE PLATE TO THE TOP PORTION OF THE FUEL TANK.
Consequences of DefectA CRACK IN THE FUEL TANK COULD ALLOW FUEL OR FUMES TO ESCAPE. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Corrective ActionDEALERS WILL INSPECT THE UPPER SURFACE OF THE FUEL TANK FOR ANY SIGNS OF CRACKING. IF NO CRACKING OR LEAKING IS FOUND, DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SEALING PROTECTOR PLATE. IF ANY CRACKING OR LEAKAGE IS FOUND, DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY.
NotesOWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 25, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI AT 1-800-222-0037. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recalled ComponentSUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Description of DefectVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE RUBBER BOOTS ON THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINTS OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION WERE DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY, DIRT AND WATER CAN INTRUDE. ALSO, MMC HAS ADDED THE POTENTIAL OF LEAKING MOISTURE, WHICH CAN CAUSE THE BALL STUD TO CORRODE.
Consequences of DefectTHIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINT TO SEPARATE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. THIS CAMPAIGN SUPERCEDES MMC'S PREVIOUS SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN, SEE 99V-066.
Corrective ActionDEALERS WILL INSPECT THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINT FOR WEAR. BALL JOINTS THAT EXHIBIT WEAR BEYOND THE ESTABLISHED TOLERANCE WILL BE REPLACED WITH NEWLY DESIGNED LATERAL ARM BALL JOINTS. BALL JOINTS THAT ARE WITHIN THE ESTABLISHED TOLERANCE WILL BE CLEANED AND A SPECIAL SEALANT WILL BE APPLIED TO PREVENT INTRUSION OF MOISTURE.
NotesOWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BE CONDUCTED IN PHASES.THE FIRST PHASE BEGAN APRIL 2, 2001, AND THE FINAL PHASE WILL BE COMPLETED ON SEPTEMBER 3, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI AMERICA AT 1-888-MITSU-2001 (1-888-648-7820).ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recalled ComponentSUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Description of DefectVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES BUILT IN JAPAN. IF THE RUBBER BOOTS ON THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINTS OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION WERE DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY, DIRT AND WATER CAN INTRUDE.
Consequences of DefectTHIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINT TO SEPARATE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Corrective ActionDEALERS WILL INSPECT THE RUBBER BOOTS, AND IF THE BOOT IS DAMAGED, THEY WILL REPLACE THE LOWER LATERAL ARM AND BALL JOINT ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES.
NotesOWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 15, 1999. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI AT 1-800-222-0037. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recalled ComponentSUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Description of DefectVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE RUBBER BOOTS ON THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINTS OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION WERE DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY, DIRT AND WATER CAN INTRUDE.
Consequences of DefectTHIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINT TO SEPARATE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Corrective ActionDEALERS WILL INSPECT THE RUBBER BOOTS, AND IF THE BOOT IS DAMAGED, THEY WILL REPLACE THE LOWER LATERAL ARM AND BALL JOINT ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES.
NotesOWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 15, 1999. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI AT 1-800-222-0037. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recalled ComponentEXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS:SWITCH
Description of DefectVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. WHEN THE STOP LAMP SWITCH WAS ASSEMBLED, GREASE WAS INADVERTENTLY APPLIED TO THE CONTACT POINT. THIS CAN CAUSE THE CONTACT POINT TO HEAT UP CAUSING INTERNAL OPERATION ELEMENTS TO MELT ALLOWING THE SWTICH TO BECOME STUCK IN ON OR OFF POSITION.
Consequences of DefectTHIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) WARNING LIGHT TO COME ON.
Corrective ActionDEALERS WILL INSTALL A RELAY AND REPLACE THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCH.
NotesOWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 30, 1998.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI AT 1-800-222-0037.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recalled ComponentSUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Description of DefectVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE RUBBER BOOTS ON THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINTS OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION WERE DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY, DIRT AND WATER CAN INTRUDE. ALSO, MMC HAS ADDED THE POTENTIAL OF LEAKING MOISTURE, WHICH CAN CAUSE THE BALL STUD TO CORRODE.
Consequences of DefectTHIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINT TO SEPARATE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. THIS CAMPAIGN SUPERCEDES MMC'S PREVIOUS SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN, SEE 99V-066.
Corrective ActionDEALERS WILL INSPECT THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINT FOR WEAR. BALL JOINTS THAT EXHIBIT WEAR BEYOND THE ESTABLISHED TOLERANCE WILL BE REPLACED WITH NEWLY DESIGNED LATERAL ARM BALL JOINTS. BALL JOINTS THAT ARE WITHIN THE ESTABLISHED TOLERANCE WILL BE CLEANED AND A SPECIAL SEALANT WILL BE APPLIED TO PREVENT INTRUSION OF MOISTURE.
NotesOWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 21, 2001.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN AT 1-800-981-0452. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recalled ComponentSUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Description of DefectVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE RUBBER BOOTS ON THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINTS OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION WERE DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY, DIRT AND WATER CAN INTRUDE.
Consequences of DefectTHIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINT TO SEPARATE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Corrective ActionDEALERS WILL INSPECT THE RUBBER BOOTS, AND IF THE BOOT IS DAMAGED, THEY WILL REPLACE THE LOWER LATERAL ARM AND BALL JOINT ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES.
NotesOWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 14, 1999. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN AT 1-787-251-8715. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recalled ComponentFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Description of DefectCERTAIN AIRTEX FUEL PUMP MODULE ASSEMBLIES, P/N E7081H, SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE WALL OF THE FLARED FITTING OF THE FUEL PUMP IS NOT THICK ENOUGH TO PREVENT THE MATING THREADED FITTINGS FROM BOTTOMING OUT BEFORE AN ADEQUATE SEAL IS ACHIEVED. THIS CONDITION MAY RESULT IN LEAKAGE OF FUEL AT THE CONNECTION OF THE VEHICLE FUEL LINE AND THE FUEL PUMP MODULE ASSEMBLY.
Consequences of DefectIN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FUEL LEAK COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Corrective ActionAIRTEX WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT AIRTEX AUTOMOTIVE AT 800-880-3056.
NotesAIRTEX RECALL NO. FP072007-1.THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BY DAIMLERCHRYSLER OR MITSUBISHI.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.










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