Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||||
| TSB0155002 | 02/01/2001 | 618217 | This bulletin contains instructions for installing the optional a/c, ventilation filter. *jb | 04/10/2001 | |
| 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 - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||||
| TSB-09-54-010REV | 10/01/2009 | 10032588 | Mitsubishi: front passenger door window switch warranty extension. extending the warranty for the front passenger door window switch on all affected vehicles to 10 years or 120,000 miles, whichever comes first, from the original in servic | 04/16/2010 | |
| 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 |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | ||||||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||
| 03/07/2005 | 1 | ||
| I bought a 2001 mitsabushi galant and the car runs fine but when it gets cold weather my turn signals, wipers, highbeam will not work till the car gets warm and sometimes it just stops working, we have changed fuses,bulbs no one can find out what it is everyone seems to think that it is the wireing. the warrenty is out of it and it was a used car when we got it but i bought it in the summer and by winter it was doing this it bothers me i am afraid that someone is going to hit me i don't know if there was ever a recall on this car for something like this and i wanted to check to see sorry for the trouble but if you could help me find out if there was a recall maybe that would explain it. i did try to contact the company but i couldnt fiqure out where to email them at. again i am sorry , thank you.*ak | |||