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 - IGNITION | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V276000 | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | from 02/06/2003 to 06/24/2005 | V (Vehicle) | 73000 | 09/02/2008 | ODI | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 06/20/2008 | 06/23/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Mitsubishi is recalling 73,000 my 2004-2006 gallant passenger vehicles. during vehicle use, the ignition key interlock cable (which is a component of the interlock system) may allow the interlocking cam to fall forward and allow the ignition key to be removed from the ignition switch when the gearshift mechanism is not in the park position. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the driver does not shift to park before removing the key and fails to engage the parking brake, the vehicle could roll and a crash could occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect and correct these vehicles for the reported condition. the recall began on september 2, 2008. owners may contact mitsubishi at 1-888-648-7820. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Mitsubishi recall no. sr-08-004.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 54 | 12/01/2004 | 10018375 | Time interval adjustments for lights and wipers. all mitsubishi models with adjustable time interval function for wiper and lights. tech talk. *tt | 12/22/2005 | |
| 05012004 | 05/01/2004 | 10014370 | Fan and heater control knobs. *eh | 05/02/2005 | |
| 09012004 | 09/01/2004 | 10013752 | Center display compass troubleshooting. *eh | 04/26/2005 | |
| 09012004 | 09/01/2004 | 10013756 | New 3 wire a/c pressure sensor. *eh | 04/26/2005 | |
| 108 | 08/01/2004 | 10013673 | Tcl off indicator comes on with malfunction indicator lamp (mil). mitsubishi tech talk. *tt | 04/25/2005 | |
| 0454003 | 08/01/2004 | 0454003R | 10010505 | Immobilizer system information update (2004 models). *tt | 11/30/2004 |
| 0400010 | 08/01/2004 | 10010503 | Mut-iii stv version 10.1 new features. *tt | 11/30/2004 | |
| 0454A005 | 06/01/2004 | 10009697 | Intermittent radio / blower fan operation. *tt | 10/15/2004 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||||
| 0616001 | 01/01/2006 | 10019044 | Alternator b+ terminal replacement. to include 2007 mitsubishi eclipse spyder. *tt | 02/10/2006 | |
| 0513006 | 04/01/2005 | 10016133 | Alternator fr terminal voltage - service manual revision. *tt | 08/31/2005 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||||
| 04002 | 06/01/2004 | 10009158 | Dead battery condition. this will usually happen after the vehicle has sat idle for 7 to 10 days. vehicles driven daily will not typically exhibit the condition. etacs-ecu replacement. | 09/14/2004 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 09/04/2009 | 10000 | ||
| Electrical - i have replaced my right brake light about 20 times before i was informed it was an electrical issue. i purchased a new socket the light work for 2 weeks and now its off again. unknown - everytime it rains hard my front passenger floods with a pool of water. this is the second time this has happened now my car smell like mold. the dealer told me there were leaves clogging the hose, out of everyone i know with a car this has never happened to them. i can't wait to trade this car in. i will never ever get a mitsu and i will stop anyone i know from purchasing one. | |||