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 | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES | ||||||||||||||||
| 99V333001 | MITSUBISHI AMERICA | from 05/27/1998 to 11/03/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 19179 | 02/07/2000 | MFR | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 11/23/1999 | 11/30/1999 | |||||||
| 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 february 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). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 011001 | 10/01/2001 | 627227 | Customers may complain of a buzzing mfi relay when the headlights are on with the ignition switch off.*jb | 02/06/2002 | |
| TSB0154007 | 05/01/2001 | 622431 | Subject regarding various chassis electrical concerns resulting in damage or corrosion in the front chassis wiring harness. possible electrical concerns are inoperative high beam headlight, fog lamp, windshield washer and intermittent / | 10/17/2001 | |
| 67 | 02/01/2001 | 618258 | Subject pertaining to wiring harness corrosion. *jb | 04/10/2001 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||||
| 0513006 | 04/01/2005 | 10016133 | Alternator fr terminal voltage - service manual revision. *tt | 08/31/2005 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||||
| 0254005 | 03/01/2002 | 634621 | Subject regarding dedicated iod fuse blows intermittently. *jg | 10/03/2002 | |
| 011001 | 10/01/2001 | 627236 | Subject regarding dedicated fuse blows intermittently.*jb | 02/06/2002 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||||
| 981407 | 07/14/1998 | 601832 | Information on ignition key blanks. *yc | 08/25/1998 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||||
| 80 | 03/01/2002 | 637074 | Information on a diagnostic trouble code p0174 set *tt | 11/19/2002 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 03/01/2011 | 5100 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1999 mitsubishi galant. the contact stated the vehicle turn signal and hazard light failed. the dealership advised the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 99v333001 component: electrical system: battery: cables. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage was 105,000 and the current mileage was 106,000. li | |||
| 09/22/2009 | 134308 | 1 | |
| While driving the vehicle noticed smoke coming from under the hood. opened the hood and notice a fire coming from the wiring harness out of the fuse box. disconnectted the battery and towed it home. *tr | |||
| 07/04/2001 | 1 | ||
| While driving, smoke started coming out from under the dash and vehicle caught on fire, one person was injured, claim 04-1292-070. *slc | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||
| 03/13/2007 | 141203 | 2 | 01/20/2000 |
| Alternator and wire harness caught on fire on my 1999 mitsubishi galant. harness and alternator plug were totally burnt. had to replace both at my cost. also had to replace radiator while at the shop. lost 1 day of work due to this. *tr | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 02/14/2002 | 2 | 07/01/2099 | |
| Remote door opener is losing program when battery is getting week. both openers lost program and changing battery did not help to recover it. dealer wants to charge $65 for each reprograming and mitsubishi is claiming that this part is not covered by waranty even if manual is not listing it as not covered item. very poor mfg service. jenifer, manager of mitsubisi vehicule dept is very unfriendly for clients. | |||
| 07/01/1999 | |||
| As long as i have owned this vehicle, i have had a problem with the whole car shaking when i step on the brakes. i took it back to my dealer in oct 1999 and they turned the rotars but the problem continued. i just recently had to have it in because the battery failed and had them check out the brakes while i was there and they said i need a complete brake job. i ask the service manager to check to see if they had been done before and he found they had. he said he would turn the rotars again but i was responsible for the brake pads. the brakes were really tight when i got the car back last week, but now they seem to be getting back where they were. this car is only two years old and already had to have the battery replaced and the brakes. i feel the dealer should have changed the brake pads at no cost to me. after reading all the complaints about these cars the majority are about the brakes. *ak | |||
| 09/09/1999 | 1 | ||
| Battery failed in the first year of ownership. mjs | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES | |||
| 03/06/2000 | |||
| Received recall notice in mail concerning battery cable. contacted dealership for an appointment. was informed that no parts were available. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 07/13/2004 | 100000 | 1 | |
| Intermittently it was hard to start the ignition. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak | |||
| While traveling at any rate of speed vehicle would stall without any indication. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| 04/05/2000 | 2 | 05/01/1999 | |
| Vehicle steering and brake vibrate upon braking, braking distance too long. front rotors warped - resurfaced at 14847 miles. same problem at 21315 miles - front rotors replaced. ignition replaced at 21274 miles - problem (when car started electrical components of radio, wipers, a/c did not work) this started intermittently shortly after purchase, very frequent occurence when changed 24000miles brake problems again, 25600 miles at dealers again for brake problem. | |||
| 100 | 09/01/1999 | ||
| At times car will not start with transmission lever in park. will start if placed in neutral. dealer unable to find problem.ral. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY | |||
| 10/18/2006 | 126000 | 1 | |
| Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle did not start immediately upon turning the ignition. the warning lights illuminated briefly. previously, the vehicle had been taken to 3 different private repair shops, who all determined the problem was with the starter. each time, the starter was replaced, but the problem recurred. also, a piece of the windshield wiper/washer switch detached from the switch itself, causing the washer to not function. the washer switch was not seen by a dealer, however, the manufacturer was contacted. there was a nhtsa recall # 99v305001, which pertains to the windshield wiper/washer switch. the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin. updated 12/5/2006 - *nm | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 03/13/2007 | 141203 | 2 | 01/20/2000 |
| Alternator and wire harness caught on fire on my 1999 mitsubishi galant. harness and alternator plug were totally burnt. had to replace both at my cost. also had to replace radiator while at the shop. lost 1 day of work due to this. *tr | |||
| 06/01/1999 | |||
| Car is on but lights, radio, wipers and all electrical parts don't work. you have to jiggle the switch to make the radio, wipers and electricl parts work. notified the dealer about this problem. *ak | |||
| 01/13/1999 | 4 | 11/16/1998 | |
| Vehicle continually experiences electrical failures which cause, burning smells, burnt ligth switches, cables and plugs and vehicle to shut down while driving. mjs | |||
| 10/06/1998 | |||
| While driving the vehicle experienced a burning smell. vehicle had electrical failures, such as no courstey lights/radio, etc., which may have caused a fire at 300 miles. cause unknown. please provide details. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| 07/04/2001 | 1 | ||
| While driving, smoke started coming from under the dash, and eventually the vehicle caught on fire, there was one injury.*jb(claim#04-1292-070) | |||
| 04/23/2000 | 1 | ||
| Consumer went to start the vehicle and noticed smoke, there was an electrical fire and damage to the interior of the vehicle, engine fire in the wiring harness area, claim 42-1246-839. *slc | |||
| 04/23/2000 | 1 | ||
| The insured went to start the vehicle and noticed smoke, there was an electrical fire in the wiring harness area.*jb(claim#42-1246-839) | |||
| 07/04/2001 | 1 | ||
| While driving, smoke started coming from under the dash, and eventually the vehicle caught on fire, there was one injury.*jb(claim#04-1292-070) | |||
| 04/23/2000 | 1 | ||
| Consumer went to start the vehicle and noticed smoke, there was an electrical fire and damage to the interior of the vehicle, engine fire in the wiring harness area, claim 42-1246-839. *slc | |||
| 03/07/2000 | 1 | 12/01/1998 | |
| Components replaced as per recalls, strong smell of burning plastic after leaving dealer, no visble smoke or fire. returned to dealer, service dept could not find source. *ak | |||