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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - SWITCH/WIRING | ||||||||||||||||
| 99V305001 | MITSUBISHI AMERICA | from 05/01/1998 to 10/01/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 98817 | 12/13/1999 | MFR | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 11/01/1999 | 11/08/1999 | |||||||
| 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 | Mitsubishi recall no. sr-99-003.owner notification began december 13, 1999. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - BLOWER | |||||
| 0355008R | 10/01/2003 | 0355003 | 10004455 | Debris (such as leaves, etc.) entering the front cowl area may clog the evaporator housing drain tube. if this occurs, the evaporator housing may fill up with condensation and overflow into the passenger compartment, and into the blower mo | 12/15/2003 |
| 0355008 | 10/01/2003 | 10004454 | Debris (such as leaves, etc) entering the front cowl area may clog the evaporator housing drain tube. if this occurs, the evaporator housing may fill up with condensation and overflow into the passenger compartment, and into the blower mot | 12/15/2003 | |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||||
| 0142A008REV | 10/01/2001 | 0142A008 | 627130 | Concerns with window door odor.*jb | 02/05/2002 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE | |||
| 11/28/2006 | 33000 | 20 | 10/14/2004 |
| Ever since purchase of 1999 mitsubishi galant in 2003 the heater does not work properly. engine temp is normal but blows out cold air. give it the gas and it blows out hot air. take foot off of gas and goes cold. replaced thermostats told that it is a defective heater core that goes bad in all of mitsubishi's. *nm | |||
| VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR | |||
| 04/24/2000 | 1 | 04/01/1999 | |
| Rear window exploded into thousands of tiny pieces when passenger side door was closed. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER - SWITCH/WIRING | |||
| 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 | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||
| 05/01/1999 | 05/16/1999 | ||
| Windshiled fogged up and there was poor visibility. consumer has been trying to get answers from the dealer, but there was no response. consumer called manufacturer, and was told there was solution that was sprayed on the seal before the windshield was put in. when the heat hit it, the windshield fogged up. nothing could be done to remedy the problem. *ak *ml | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - SWITCH/WIRING | |||
| 03/07/2006 | 144674 | 2 | 09/09/1998 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the windshield wiper/washer switch/wiring is broke. there is an nhtsa recall, #99v305001 concerning the windshield wiper/washer: switch; wiring however the recall did not correct the problem. the vehicle is having the same problems again. the hub caps also will not stay on. the contact has replaced numerous hubcaps. the dealer does not offer a solution, therefore, there have been no repairs to the vehicle. | |||