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 - SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY | |||||
| TSB0042A007 | 09/01/2000 | TSB0042A007 | 614983 | This bulletin contains revised details for sunroof water test and fit adjustment procedures - service manual revision. *tt | 12/18/2000 |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||||
| 80 | 03/01/2002 | 637115 | Customer may complain that the window glass freezes to moulding. *tt | 11/20/2002 | |
| 0142A008REV | 10/01/2001 | 0142A008 | 627130 | Concerns with window door odor.*jb | 02/05/2002 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY | |||
| 06/01/2008 | 90000 | 1 | |
| I have a 2000 mitsubishi galant manufactured in october 1999. the windshield wiper switch lever broke and is stuck in the squirt wiper fluid position. i have also had the turn signal switch lever break less than a year ago and paid to have it replaced. both of these are listed as defects under nhtsa recall 99v305001, but there are no recalls listed. both levers having broken seems to indicate my levers were defective and should have been under the recall. i have contacted both the dealers service center and mitsubishi's customer service, but they both told me there is nothing they can do for me. if other cars in the same production run as mine are affected, they could be unknowingly subject to the safety risks listed in the recall. *tr | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||
| 06/10/2002 | 37000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 mitsubishi galant. the contact observed that the entire vehicle exterior body exhibited severe rust spots. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection; however, the technician was unable to assist with repairing the rust. the dashboard also exhibited extensive cracking and warps which covered the entire length of the vehicle which was caused by the defroster unit. the front passenger axle was taken to an authorized dealer on a separate occasion and repaired. the contact had concerns of the safety risk involved. the failure mileage was 37,000 and the current mileage was 79,800. | |||
| Windows fog up even when defroster is on. dealer has inspected vehicle.*ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||
| Windows fog up even when defroster is on. dealer has inspected vehicle.*ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||
| 07/17/2009 | 107000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 mitsubishi galant. the contact stated that the turn signal switch detached from the vehicle when he attempted to activate the signal. in addition, the windshield wipers work intermittently. the dealer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id numbers 99v305001, mitsubishi recall number sr-99-003 (exterior lighting:turn signal:switch) and 99v305001 (visibility:windshield wiper/washer:switch/wiring). the failure mileage was 107,000. | |||
| While traveling durning rain and without any indication windshield wipers /high beams/parking lights, and fog lamps failed. dealer has bee notifed. please provide further information. *ak | |||