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 - WIRING - REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK | ||||||||||||||||
| 00V339000 | MITSUBISHI AMERICA | from 07/05/2000 to 08/17/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 13974 | 11/20/2000 | MFR | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 10/24/2000 | 10/27/2000 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the routing of the wiring harness under the right and left side of the rear seat could allow the harness to contact the body. the wires in each harness control the stop lamp circuit, back-up lamp circuit, and the turn lamp circuit. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If any of these wires become short-circuited, the interior lamps, turn signal lamps, and rear stop lamps could stop working. this would fail to warn a following driver that the vehicle is turning or braking and could lead to a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will re-route and secure the harnesses and, if necessary, repair any pre-existing wire insulation damage. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification is expected to begin during november 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 america 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 | |||||
| 67 | 02/01/2001 | 618245 | Information regarding new spark plugs heat range. *jb | 04/10/2001 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||||
| 80 | 03/01/2002 | 637074 | Information on a diagnostic trouble code p0174 set *tt | 11/19/2002 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ||||||
| EA08011 | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 07/01/2008 | 08/21/2009 | PASSENGER DOOR FIRE | ||
| In response to this investigation, mitsubishi motors north america (mmna) initiated a special program on july 31, 2009, to extend the warranty coverage on model year (my) 2001-2003 galant vehicle passenger side window switches to 10 years or 120,000 miles, whichever comes first.notification of this special coverage program to all registered vehicle owners is scheduled to begin in late-september 2009.owners who have experienced a problem with the power window switch (blown fuse, intermittent operation or power window malfunction) or who spilled liquids or beverages onto the front passenger door window switch will be entitled to have the switch replaced and any related repairs performed at no charge.the agency is aware of 35 alleged front passenger door panel heat, smoke or fire incidents, including three reported minor burns or bruises.there are no reported crashes or fatalities.there are 307 warranty claims of switch malfunctions or short circuits without any reported heat, smoke or fire.mmna inspection and analysis of fire-damaged door panels/switches found evidence of spilled liquids with high sugar content on the power window switches.mmna claims the residue of these liquids led to a shorting/smoke/ fire condition inside the switch/door panel assembly.a safety-related defect has not been identified at this time and further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.accordingly, this investigation is closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that a safety-related defect does not exist.the agency will continue to monitor this issue and reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.see document file for additional information. | ||||||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | ||||||
| EA08011 | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 07/01/2008 | 08/21/2009 | PASSENGER DOOR FIRE | ||
| In response to this investigation, mitsubishi motors north america (mmna) initiated a special program on july 31, 2009, to extend the warranty coverage on model year (my) 2001-2003 galant vehicle passenger side window switches to 10 years or 120,000 miles, whichever comes first.notification of this special coverage program to all registered vehicle owners is scheduled to begin in late-september 2009.owners who have experienced a problem with the power window switch (blown fuse, intermittent operation or power window malfunction) or who spilled liquids or beverages onto the front passenger door window switch will be entitled to have the switch replaced and any related repairs performed at no charge.the agency is aware of 35 alleged front passenger door panel heat, smoke or fire incidents, including three reported minor burns or bruises.there are no reported crashes or fatalities.there are 307 warranty claims of switch malfunctions or short circuits without any reported heat, smoke or fire.mmna inspection and analysis of fire-damaged door panels/switches found evidence of spilled liquids with high sugar content on the power window switches.mmna claims the residue of these liquids led to a shorting/smoke/ fire condition inside the switch/door panel assembly.a safety-related defect has not been identified at this time and further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.accordingly, this investigation is closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that a safety-related defect does not exist.the agency will continue to monitor this issue and reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.see document file for additional information. | ||||||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | ||||||
| EA08011 | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 07/01/2008 | 08/21/2009 | PASSENGER DOOR FIRE | ||
| In response to this investigation, mitsubishi motors north america (mmna) initiated a special program on july 31, 2009, to extend the warranty coverage on model year (my) 2001-2003 galant vehicle passenger side window switches to 10 years or 120,000 miles, whichever comes first.notification of this special coverage program to all registered vehicle owners is scheduled to begin in late-september 2009.owners who have experienced a problem with the power window switch (blown fuse, intermittent operation or power window malfunction) or who spilled liquids or beverages onto the front passenger door window switch will be entitled to have the switch replaced and any related repairs performed at no charge.the agency is aware of 35 alleged front passenger door panel heat, smoke or fire incidents, including three reported minor burns or bruises.there are no reported crashes or fatalities.there are 307 warranty claims of switch malfunctions or short circuits without any reported heat, smoke or fire.mmna inspection and analysis of fire-damaged door panels/switches found evidence of spilled liquids with high sugar content on the power window switches.mmna claims the residue of these liquids led to a shorting/smoke/ fire condition inside the switch/door panel assembly.a safety-related defect has not been identified at this time and further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.accordingly, this investigation is closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that a safety-related defect does not exist.the agency will continue to monitor this issue and reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.see document file for additional information. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 01/01/2012 | |||
| My heater stopped working. then the heat would take at least a half an hour before coming on but would only stay warm when i was driving. cannot keep my windows defrosted in the winter! very unsafe! also, my left, front headlight will go on by itself and will blink, without any key in ignition, it will still come on. drving at night, headlights wouldnt come on but that front left headlight would blink. i can also hear a clicking sound when this is happening | |||
| 08/01/2004 | 1 | ||
| 2001mitsubishi galant es, i want to drive a safe car with no fire or accidents,i found 7 recalls for this year and make i went to the mitsubishi at 34-54 44th.street long island city 718-361-6900 service advisor anthony serrone told me that there was no recall for my car and i made an appointment for 01/04/09 at 8:00 am to inspect my car for danger signs check engine light stays on all the time, i was told i need idle control module to be installed and noise from the bottom and braking makes rough sound and the smell of fuel in the car and feel heat from the bottom of the car. *tr | |||
| 07/17/2008 | 91000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 mitsubishi galant. when the contact attempted to roll down the two front windows, smoke poured out from the front passenger side window. he turned off the vehicle and noticed that a fire erupted in the front passenger side door panel. he personally extinguished the fire with water. after the incident, he noticed that the switch plate was melted and the sunroof, radio, and power window devices were inoperative. the contact has pictures of the vehicle after the failure. he is in the process of having a technician inspect the vehicle. the failure and current mileages were 91,000. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 03/23/2003 | 1 | ||
| The battery failed and as a result the vehicle would not start. the first battery was replaced 18 months ago. *ak *nlm | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES | |||
| 05/19/2007 | 42807 | 6 | 12/09/2002 |
| When battery cables are disconnected for service, the car stalls suddenly & repeatedly without warning. this continues for approximately 10-12 miles before returning to normal. twice in 2007 when the battery cables were disconnected from the battery; once to clean acid build-up off the cables (5/07) & then again to install a new battery (10/07) , the car started right up and ran fine until out on the road and preparing to stop for a light and/or slowing down under 30 mph and then it died repeatedly. i took it back to the approved autonation dealer (power ford) as they were the ones that cleaned the cables along with my 40,000 mi service. an older mechanic said there is a sensor that has to 'reset' itself after being disconnected. he took the car out and drove it to put the miles on it, for it to stop. i have asked other people about that theory and no one seems to know about it. it is so dangerous i cannot believe it would continue for that many miles. i believe something is defective. this is the only time my car has ever given me trouble. it is very unsafe and i am filled with dread worrying about the next time something has to be checked or done involving the battery. *tr | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||
| 07/11/2005 | 60000 | 2 | |
| Dt: the vehicle lost power in the driveway. it was totally dead. towed it to the dealer, they said main fuse had to be replaced, they replaced it, then 5 days later it lost the power again in the middle road. called the dealer, and he said it was an an electrical problem. contacted the manufacturer, and they say the warranty expired. this happened the first time on july 11, 2005.*ak | |||