1996 MITSUBISHI GALANT RECALL - #00V237000
RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE : STORAGE : TANK ASSEMBLY
VEHICLE 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.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1996 MITSUBISHI GALANT |
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| Manufacturer |
MITSUBISHI AMERICA |
| Manufactured between |
3/29/1995 - 8/1/1995 |
| Recalled on |
8/28/2000 |
| Influenced by |
MITSUBISHI AMERICA |
| Owners Notified on |
9/25/2000 |
| # Affected |
10,000 |
| Recalled for |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
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| Description |
VEHICLE 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 |
A 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 action |
DEALERS 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. |
| Notes |
OWNER 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). |
| See also |
1996 MITSUBISHI GALANT Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, CONTROL ARM, LOWER BALL JOINT
1996 MITSUBISHI GALANT Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, CONTROL ARM, LOWER BALL JOINT
1996 MITSUBISHI GALANT Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, CONTROL ARM, LOWER BALL JOINT
1996 MITSUBISHI GALANT Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, CONTROL ARM, LOWER BALL JOINT
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