1994 MITSUBISHI GALANT RECALL - #98V212000
RECALL FOR EXTERIOR LIGHTING : TAIL LIGHTS : SWITCH
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.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1994 MITSUBISHI GALANT |
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| Manufacturer |
MITSUBISHI AMERICA |
| Manufactured between |
7/1/1993 - 12/23/1994 |
| Recalled on |
9/9/1998 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
11/30/1998 |
| # Affected |
17,079 |
| Recalled for |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS:SWITCH |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) WARNING LIGHT TO COME ON. |
| Corrective action |
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). |
| See also |
1994 MITSUBISHI GALANT Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, CONTROL ARM, LOWER BALL JOINT
1994 MITSUBISHI GALANT Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, CONTROL ARM, LOWER BALL JOINT
1994 MITSUBISHI GALANT Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, CONTROL ARM, LOWER BALL JOINT
1994 MITSUBISHI GALANT Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, CONTROL ARM, LOWER BALL JOINT
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