Mitsubishi Recalls and Defects

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1994-1995 Mitsubishi Galant (Defect PE98032)

Defect Investigation:
PE98032

NHTSA Campaign ID number:
98V212000

Make/Model(s)     
MITSUBISHI / GALANT

Model/Build Year(s)
1994-1995

Manufacturer:      
MITSUBISHI AMERICA

Mfr’s Report Date:
SEP 02, 1998

Component:      
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:
TAIL LIGHTS:SWITCH

Potential Number of Units Affected:
17079

Summary:
VEHICLE 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.

Consequence:
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) WARNING LIGHT TO COME ON.

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RELAY AND REPLACE THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCH.

Notes:
OWNER 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).

Source: *NHTSA