1994 Mitsubishi Galant

1994 Mitsubishi Galant Recalls

Learn more about 1994 Mitsubishi Galant recalls at AutoMallUSA.net. Continue below.

1994 Mitsubishi Galant Recalls

1994 MITSUBISHI GALANT Recall ID from NHTSA: 00V421001
Auto Recall Date:
DEC 18, 2000

Vehicle Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 567432
Model Affected
1994 MITSUBISHI GALANT

1994 Mitsubishi Galant Defect Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE RUBBER BOOTS ON THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINTS OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION WERE DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY, DIRT AND WATER CAN INTRUDE. ALSO, MMC HAS ADDED THE POTENTIAL OF LEAKING MOISTURE, WHICH CAN CAUSE THE BALL STUD TO CORRODE.

Defect Consequence:
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINT TO SEPARATE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. THIS CAMPAIGN SUPERCEDES MMC'S PREVIOUS SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN, SEE 99V-066.

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINT FOR WEAR. BALL JOINTS THAT EXHIBIT WEAR BEYOND THE ESTABLISHED TOLERANCE WILL BE REPLACED WITH NEWLY DESIGNED LATERAL ARM BALL JOINTS. BALL JOINTS THAT ARE WITHIN THE ESTABLISHED TOLERANCE WILL BE CLEANED AND A SPECIAL SEALANT WILL BE APPLIED TO PREVENT INTRUSION OF MOISTURE.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
567432

Notes:
MITSUBISHI AMERICA
1994 MITSUBISHI GALANT Recall ID from NHTSA: 98V212000
Auto Recall Date:
SEP 08, 1998

Vehicle Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS:SWITCH
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 17079
Model Affected
1994 MITSUBISHI GALANT

1994 Mitsubishi Galant Defect Summary:
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.

Defect Consequence:
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) WARNING LIGHT TO COME ON.

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RELAY AND REPLACE THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCH.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
17079

Notes:
MITSUBISHI AMERICA
1994 MITSUBISHI GALANT Recall ID from NHTSA: 07E055000
Auto Recall Date:
JUL 26, 2007

Vehicle Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 222
Model Affected
1994 MITSUBISHI GALANT

1994 Mitsubishi Galant Defect Summary:
CERTAIN AIRTEX FUEL PUMP MODULE ASSEMBLIES, P/N E7081H, SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE WALL OF THE FLARED FITTING OF THE FUEL PUMP IS NOT THICK ENOUGH TO PREVENT THE MATING THREADED FITTINGS FROM BOTTOMING OUT BEFORE AN ADEQUATE SEAL IS ACHIEVED. THIS CONDITION MAY RESULT IN LEAKAGE OF FUEL AT THE CONNECTION OF THE VEHICLE FUEL LINE AND THE FUEL PUMP MODULE ASSEMBLY.

Defect Consequence:
IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FUEL LEAK COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy:
AIRTEX WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT AIRTEX AUTOMOTIVE AT 800-880-3056.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
222

Notes:
AIRTEX PRODUCTS FP072007-1
1994 MITSUBISHI GALANT Recall ID from NHTSA: 99V066001
Auto Recall Date:
APR 05, 1999

Vehicle Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 307000
Model Affected
1994 MITSUBISHI GALANT

1994 Mitsubishi Galant Defect Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE RUBBER BOOTS ON THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINTS OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION WERE DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY, DIRT AND WATER CAN INTRUDE.

Defect Consequence:
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINT TO SEPARATE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE RUBBER BOOTS, AND IF THE BOOT IS DAMAGED, THEY WILL REPLACE THE LOWER LATERAL ARM AND BALL JOINT ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
307000

Notes:
MITSUBISHI AMERICA
Mitsubishi RECALLS BY MODEL
CAR RECALLS BY MAKE