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 | |||||
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | ||||||||||||||||
| 00V299001 | MITSUBISHI AMERICA | from 05/15/2000 to 07/24/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 6037 | 11/20/2000 | MFR | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 10/19/2000 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the harness for the crankshaft position sensor could come in contact with a new protective shield causing a grounded circuit. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Prolonged wiring harness contact with the heat shield will cause the wiring insulation to wear and eventually to ground out. this could cause the engine to die-out, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will re-route the crankshaft position sensor harness. | |||||||||||||||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| 06012004 | 06/01/2004 | 10014399 | Cold engine misfire. *eh | 05/02/2005 | |
| 07012004 | 07/01/2004 | 10014191 | Intermittent rough idle engine stops. *eh | 04/28/2005 | |
| 09012002 | 09/01/2002 | 10014193 | Cold engine misfire. *eh | 04/28/2005 | |
| 0413011 | 04/01/2005 | 0513009 | 10010660 | Power train module reprogramming for dianostic trouble code p0125. *eh | 12/03/2004 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||||
| 84 | 07/01/2002 | 636967 | Bulletin review for tsb-02-14-001 regarding some cooling system concerns due to an incorrectly position coolant reservoir tank hose. *tt | 11/18/2002 | |
| TSB0214001 | 06/01/2002 | 635119 | Customer may report various cooling related issues such as overheating, low radiator coolant level, poor heater performance, a gurgling sound from the cooling system. this bulletin contains procedures to correct various potential condition | 10/18/2002 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 0513004 | 03/01/2005 | 0513004R | 10015818 | Power train control module (pcm) reprogramming for cold engine misfire / hot soak restart / rough idle. revision. *tt | 08/12/2005 |
| 0213015R | 02/01/2005 | 0513004 | 10000282 | Incorrect powertrain control module (pcm) software parameters may cause a misfire condition when the engine is cold, setting diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0300 through p0306 in the pcm. *tt | 02/21/2003 |
| TSB0211002 | 06/01/2002 | TSB0211002 | 635109 | Information on crankshaft identification marks - service manual revision. *tt | 10/18/2002 |
| TSB0113009 | 09/01/2001 | 625973 | Information on service manual revision for the camshaft position sensor output wave pattern. *tt | 12/12/2001 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| 78 | 01/01/2002 | 629331 | Subject regarding exhaust flex pipe breakage. *tt | 04/01/2002 | |
| 13 | 07/01/2001 | 622478 | Subject regarding diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0441 - evaporative emission control incorrect purge flow troubleshooting. *tt | 10/18/2001 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||||
| 0317002 | 03/01/2003 | 0317002 | 10002266 | Corrected vacuum hose routing diagrams - service manual revision. *tt | 08/20/2003 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | |||
| 10/16/2012 | 159000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2001 mitsubishi galant. the contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the check engine warning lamp illuminated as the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. the technician diagnosed that the crank shaft position sensor and the main ecu relay needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired however, the remedy failed to repair the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in any recalls. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 159,000. kmj | |||
| 10/16/2012 | 159000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2001 mitsubishi galant. the contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the check engine warning lamp illuminated and the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. the technician diagnosed that the crank sensor and main ecu relay needed to be replaced. the remedy failed to repaired the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included on any recalls. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 159,000. pm | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 08/17/2008 | 100000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 mitsubishi galant. while driving 65-70 mph, the vehicle suddenly shut down without warning. the vehicle was towed to a repair shop and the cause of the failure was diagnosed as the crankshaft position sensor. the manufacturer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 00v299001 (engine and engine cooling:engine). the vehicle will be repaired. the vin was unknown. the failure and current mileages were 100,000. | |||
| 08/02/2008 | 1 | ||
| My car kept stalling so i brought it to my mechanic who put it on diagnostic machine and diagnostic machine said crankshaft harness was no good he then looked into recalls for 2001 mitsubishi cars and my car was recalled and he told me to bring it to a mitsubishi dealer because they issued the recall for the same problem crankshaft harness the dealer called me and told me infact that was the problem and that my car was not part of the recall and it would cost 960.00 to fix. *tr | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 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 | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - HOSE | |||
| 12/03/2007 | 65000 | 1 | |
| My car had an overheating problem last december 12/2007. therefore i took it to a mechanic to get it fixed. they said they replaced the radiator, fan control, and upper and lower radiator hoses- (i have the receipt for that). a week later when i was driving, the car started to catch fire. the fire was coming from the front. the whole car up to the back seats were all damaged because of the fire, only the luggage was ok. so my insurance company conducted an investigation to see the cause of the fire and their report was that it was the mechanics fault. (i have the investigation report with me). however, the mechanic shop wanted to conduct their own investigation as well. so their conclusion was that this mitubishi galant 2001 model license plate numbewas recalled for this particular problem. but i never got any letter from mitsubishi up till today about this. so please let me know if this car was recalled for this particular problem or whether this was the mechanics fault. if you need any additional information please call me or email me. make: mitsubishi model: galant year: 2001 *tr | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||
| 02/13/2002 | 1 | 06/28/2001 | |
| While driving, and without warning vehicle stalled, after inspection of the vehicle dealer determined that radiator had a pinhole. *ak. *slc | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 04/17/2009 | 86666 | 1 | 06/01/2003 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 mitsubishi galant. while driving various speeds, the speed would decrease and the vehicle would stall. when the vehicle was restarted, it would only remain on for a few minutes. occasionally, it would take up to an hour for the vehicle to restart and then stall again. the vehicle was taken to an auto body shop for diagnostic testing. the mechanic stated that the crankshaft wiring harness failed and an ignition sensor failure appeared on the diagnostic. a new crankshaft was installed and the vehicle was driven to the contact's residence, where it began to stall again. the vehicle was taken back to the repair shop and they discovered issues with the wiring heading to the crankshaft. the dealer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 00v299001 (engine and engine cooling:engine). the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 86,666. updated 5/26/09 *cn the consumer stated thee vehicle would not restart until it had cooled down for an 1 hour or 2. the consumer discovered there was recall for the parts that were causing the vehicle to stall. updated 05/28/09.*jb | |||
| 11/07/2007 | 102000 | 1 | 11/01/2001 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 mitsubishi galant. while driving 50 mph with the accelerator pedal depressed, the vehicle would not accelerate. the vehicle suddenly came to a violent and immediate stop on the highway.. the contact noticed smoke coming from the wheels. all the warning indicators lights illuminated. the vehicle would not restart and was towed to the dealer. the current and failure mileages were 102,000. updated 12/12/2007 *bf the consumer believed the problem was due to transmission failure. the consumer stated the wheels should not have locked up without warning at 50 mph. updated 12/12/07 | |||
| 05/10/2007 | 90000 | 15 | 03/26/2002 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 mitsubishi galant. on july 10, 2007, while driving 45 mph, the vehicle stalled. the contact had to wait five minutes before the vehicle would restart. the stalling becomes more frequent as time progresses. recall # 00v299001 (engine and engine cooling:engine) does not apply to her vin. the current and failure mileages were 90,000. | |||
| 05/16/2006 | 65000 | 1 | 10/01/2002 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while traveling at various speeds the vehicle stalls. also, the check engine light illuminates intermittently. an independent repair shop determined the crank shaft sensor either needed to be replaced or tightened. there is a nhtsa recall, # 00v299001, regarding the engine; however, it is not included in the recall due to the vin. | |||
| 10/25/2005 | 4 | 07/11/2005 | |
| Dt: the contact stated vehicle has been to the dealership for repairs ten times since purchase of the vehicle due to the engine light being on. the dealership replaced the fuel pressure regulator, the sensor fuel vapor, the egr valve, and the solenoid valve. the engine light was still on, the repairs have not corrected the problem. *ak updated 2/7/2006 - *nm | |||
| 07/17/2002 | 4 | ||
| There was a vibration and brake pulsation. the front rotors were inspected and were found warped. the dealer replaced the two front tires to eliminate the vibration in which the problem remained. the tires were changed 11 times in less than a year. the vibration remained and was most noticeable when the vehicle accelerated or on bends and remained throughout the range of driving speeds. the drive train was thought to be the problem per conrad's(service dealer). there also were dangerous fumes when the vehicle was started inside the passenger compartment, the fuel gauge had become inoperative, and there was premature rusting in the seams of the engine. *scc | |||
| 02/13/2003 | 28500 | 1 | 08/01/2001 |
| The engine stalled, which caused the steering wheel to lock up.*jb the engine stalled, which caused the steering wheel to lock up. there is no warning or indication in which to let you know that the vehicle is about to stall. *mr | |||
| 12/10/2000 | |||
| Recall 00v299001/crankshaft position sensor. consumer has been trying to schedule appointment to have vehicle repaired under recall. first dealership denied knowledge of recall. currently, no one at dealership is responding to consumer's letters and telephone calls. point of contact at dealer is rick weber. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 05/26/2002 | |||
| Vehicle would stall at any given speed, vehicle been to dealer on two occasions and problem reoccurred. feel free to provide any further information.*ak | |||
| 08/19/2001 | 1 | ||
| The insured stated that the vehicle caught on fire.*jb(claim#09-5041-237) | |||
| 08/19/2001 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle experienced fire in the engine compartment, claim 09-5041-237. *slc | |||
| 08/19/2001 | 1 | ||
| The insured stated that the vehicle caught on fire.*jb(claim#09-5041-237) | |||
| 08/19/2001 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle experienced fire in the engine compartment, claim 09-5041-237. *slc | |||
| 05/18/2001 | 1 | ||
| While driving, vehicle began sputtering, consumer pulled over to see flames and smoke, there was a recall, c0104c, regarding sparking in the engine which could cause a fire, also, transmission cooler line was found defective, the fires cause is unknown. ohio traffic crash report. *slc | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 07/17/2002 | 4 | ||
| There was a vibration and brake pulsation. the front rotors were inspected and were found warped. the dealer replaced the two front tires to eliminate the vibration in which the problem remained. the tires were changed 11 times in less than a year. the vibration remained and was most noticeable when the vehicle accelerated or on bends and remained throughout the range of driving speeds. the drive train was thought to be the problem per conrad's(service dealer). there also were dangerous fumes when the vehicle was started inside the passenger compartment, the fuel gauge had become inoperative, and there was premature rusting in the seams of the engine. *scc | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | |||
| 2 | |||
| While driving consumer heard a loud noise coming from the vehicle. consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. mechanic informed consumer that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced due to a blowout. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CRANKCASE (PCV) | |||
| 01/17/2008 | 103000 | 7 | 06/09/2001 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 mitsubishi galant. when the vehicle was started, the engine would shut off. all of the warning indicator lights illuminated. the failure also occurred while driving between 5-35 mph. there was a loss of power steering, but the brakes still operated. the repair shop stated that the crankshaft position and camshaft sensors needed to be replaced. no repairs were made. the manufacturer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 00v299001 (engine and engine cooling:engine). the current and failure mileages were 103,000. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||
| 09/25/2004 | 23000 | 1 | 03/20/2001 |
| The exhaust pipe started making a loud noise while driving. vehicle was taken to a repair shop. dealer indicated a crack had developed in the exhaust pipe. also this was a common practice with these vehicles, and it may be a defect in this part. *ak | |||