Mitsubishi Caribbean Galant 2000

Model Galant made in 2000 by Mitsubishi Caribbean got 1 consumer complain as well as 4 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to exterior lighting. . There were some recalls concerningelectrical system and exterior lighting.

Galant year 2000

Recalls
Consumer Complaints

Model 2000

Recalls

Campaign	Manufacturer	Manufacturing date	Type	# of units affected	Date Owner notified Mfg	Recall Initiated by	Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products	Report Recieved Date	Record Creation Date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES
99V333002	MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN	from 05/27/1998 to 11/03/1999	V (Vehicle)	532	06/07/2000	MFR	MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN	11/23/1999	05/03/2000
Defect Summary	Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with v6 engines and federal emission equipment. the battery cable harness can become heat damaged by the front exhaust manifold which could cause grounded circuits.
Consequence Summary	This circuit failure could cause any of the following to occur: (1) the engine will not start because the main fuse will blow if the power lead is grounded; (2) the low oil pressure warning lamp will illuminate if the signal wire is grounded; (3) the airconditioning system will become inoperative if the lead to the magnetic clutch is grounded; and (4) the turn signal/hazard lamps will become inoperative if the voltage monitor lead is grounded.
Corrective Summary	Dealers will remove and discard a metal manifold bracket (from galant models only - eclipse has no such bracket). dealers will also inspect the harness. if the harness wires show no damage, the dealer will install a heat insulator along with heat resistant harness clips. if the harness wires do show damage, the dealers will install a new harness with preinstalled integral heat protection.
Notes	Owner notification began june 7, 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 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).
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - SWITCH
99V305002	MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN	from 05/01/1998 to 10/01/1999	V (Vehicle)	2543	06/07/2000	MFR	MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN	11/01/1999	05/03/2000
Defect Summary	Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the column switch levers can become loose or break over time.
Consequence Summary	Loosening or cracking of the levers can cause directional lamps that do not self-cancel or operate, head lamps that do not turn off, windshield washers that operate continuously and/or windshield wipers that do not operate.
Corrective Summary	Dealers will install a redesigned switch.
Notes	Owner notification began june 7, 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).
STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
00V225003	MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN	from 05/01/1998 to 06/24/2000	V (Vehicle)	2996	12/28/2000	MFR	MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN	08/10/2000	08/14/2000
Defect Summary	Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. a nut in the steering gear assembly was not properly tightened, resulting in symptoms ranging from steering wheel vibration to stiff steering, and in the worst case, no ability to turn left.
Consequence Summary	A loss of steering control could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Summary	Dealers will inspect these vehicles and replace the steering gear assembly if a loose nut connection is found.
Notes	Owner notification began december 28, 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 mitsubishicaribbean 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).
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
01V295002	MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN	from 01/30/2000 to 07/14/2000	V (Vehicle)	87	03/15/2002	MFR	MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN	09/25/2001	10/01/2001
Defect Summary	Vehicle description: passenger vehicles built with v6 engines to federal emission standards. the power steering fluid feed tube can come in contact with an exhaust manifold mounted heat shield causing a hole to be worn through the power steering pipe allowing fluid leakage.
Consequence Summary	Leaking power steering fluid can result in a fire and continued loss of fluid will result in a loss of power assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Summary	Dealers will replace the power steering tube with one having a new routing. owner notification began march 15, 2002. 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.
Notes	Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL
03/14/2005	78850	1
	While driving at approximately 55 mph driver applied the turn signal and it fell off the steering column onto the floor. driver must use hand signals when turning. vehicle is currently out of warranty. *ak