| Make : MITSUBISHI | Model : GALANT | Year : 1995 |
| Build Dates : 19930701 - 19941223 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 98V212000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19981130 | Date Received by ODI: 19980908 | Date Added to Database: 19980909 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: MITSUBISHI AMERICA | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | ||
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| Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS:SWITCH | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 17079 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. WHEN THE STOP LAMP SWITCH WAS ASSEMBLED, GREASE WAS INADVERTENTLY APPLIED TO THE CONTACT POINT. THIS CAN CAUSE THE CONTACT POINT TO HEAT UP CAUSING INTERNAL OPERATION ELEMENTS TO MELT ALLOWING THE SWTICH TO BECOME STUCK IN ON OR OFF POSITION. |
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Consequence:
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) WARNING LIGHT TO COME ON. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RELAY AND REPLACE THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCH. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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