Mitsubishi Galant 2010

Model Galant made in 2010 by Mitsubishi got 2 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 4 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to air bags. . Technical service bulletines regarding equipment, power train and steering. There was one recall concerning engine and engine cooling . The car has one 2.4 engine.

Galant year 2010

Model
Recalls
Technical Service Bulletins
Consumer Complaints

Model 2010

Engine [L]	Cylinders	Transmission	Drive	Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined)	Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)	Fuel	Fuel cost	Class	Release date
2.4	4	Semiautomatic, 4 gears	F	21/30/24	26.7574/42.2146/32.036	G	1626	Midsize Cars	02/09/2009

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
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
10V066000	MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.	from 07/20/2009 to 09/14/2009	V (Vehicle)	2307	03/23/2010	MFR	MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.	02/25/2010	02/25/2010
Defect Summary	Mitsubishi is recalling certain model year 2010 galant vehicles. the automatic transmission oil cooler pipe assembly on some vehicles may have insufficient plating to prevent corrosion, if the pipe should develop a hole due to corrosion, automatic transmission fluid leakage may occur.
Consequence Summary	Atf in the presence of an ignition source may result in a potential fire hazard.
Corrective Summary	Dealers will have the aft oil cooler pipe assembly inspected. if insufficient plating is found during inspection, the dealer will replace the aft oil cooler pipe assembly with new parts containing appropriate anti-corrosion plating. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during march 2010. owners may contact mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037.
Notes	Owners 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	Item no.	Summary	Added
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
TSB-12-35-002	09/01/2012	10046519	Mitsubishi: on some vehicles, an active stability control (asc) steering wheel sensor has been installed, replacing original sensor. new sensor not to be rotated before installation. models 2007-12 outlander, 2008-11 lancer evolution, 2	10/15/2012
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
TSB-10-00-021	11/01/2010	10037326	Ready	05/18/2011
TSB-10-00-021	11/01/2010	10037326	Mitsubishi: the throttle actuator control motor initialization procedure for 2006-2011 galant. *rm	05/18/2011
STEERING
TSB-12-35-002	09/01/2012	10046519	Mitsubishi: on some vehicles, an active stability control (asc) steering wheel sensor has been installed, replacing original sensor. new sensor not to be rotated before installation. models 2007-12 outlander, 2008-11 lancer evolution, 2	10/15/2012

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences	Purchase date
AIR BAGS
10/31/2012	46883
	Tl-the contact owns a 2010 mitsubishi galant. the contact stated that after accelerating from a stop light and attempting a right turn, the driver side air bag deployed without warning. the contact sustained injuries to the left hand as a result. the police were not contacted. the contact was later transported to the hospital for treatment. the vehicle was not inspected by a dealer or an independent mechanic for the erroneous air bag deployment. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure and current mileages were approximately 46,883. kmj