| Make : MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN | Model : GALANT | Year : 2000 |
| Build Dates : 19980501 - 19991001 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 99V305002 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20000607 | Date Received by ODI: 19991101 | Date Added to Database: 20000503 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN | ||
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| Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 2543 | ||
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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: | |
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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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