Make : MITSUBISHI | Model : GALANT | Year : 2000 |
Build Dates : 19980501 - 19991001 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 99V305001 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19991213 | Date Received by ODI: 19991101 | Date Added to Database: 19991108 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: MITSUBISHI AMERICA | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | ||
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SR-99-003 | ||
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 98817 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE COLUMN SWITCH LEVERS CAN BECOME LOOSE OR BREAK OVER TIME. |
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Consequence:
LOOSENING OR CRACKING OF THE LEVERS CAN CAUSE DIRECTIONAL LAMPS THAT DO NOT SELF-CANCEL OR OPERATE, HEAD LAMPS THAT DO NOT TURN OFF, WINDSHIELD WASHERS THAT OPERATE CONTINUOUSLY AND/OR WINDSHIELD WIPERS THAT DO NOT OPERATE. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REDESIGNED SWITCH. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
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