1986 MITSUBISHI GALANT Recalls (2)
- Campaign:
- 88E023000 on 09/22/1988
- Component:
- Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
- Manufactured:
- 06/30/1988 - 06/30/1988
- Affected:
- 156
- Defect:
- Heat shield was installed on lower side of muffler instead of the upper side.
- Consequence:
- The heat shield assists in dissipation of heat from theupper portion of the muffler. without the heat shield, the muffler mightcontact the trunk of the car, damaging the contents.
- Correction:
- A heat shield will be installed on the upper portion of the muffler.
- Notes:
- System: replacement muffler, part number 7519.vehicle category: 1985-87 mitsubishi galant.note: this recall was initiated by midas international corporation.allquestions should be addressed to this corporation or its dealers.
- Campaign:
- 95V103004 on 05/23/1995
- Component:
- Seat belts:front:buckle assembly
- Manufactured:
- 12/31/1985 - 11/30/1991
- Affected:
- 658,000
- Defect:
- The front safety belt buckle release buttons can break. these red plastic release buttons are marked "press." if a button breaks, pieces can fall into the buckle assembly causing the buckle to operate improperly.
- Consequence:
- The safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash.
- Correction:
- Owners should promptly check the condition and operation of both front safety belt buckles and carefully inspect the red release button for any breaks or cracks. they should ensure that both buckles are operating properly by inserting each latch plate into its buckle, tugging on the belt to make sure the latch is securely locked, and then pressing the release button. the latch plate should pop out of the buckle when the button is pressed. if either release button shows a sign of breaking or cracking or if either buckle fails to operate properly, owners should promptly contact their authorized dealer to schedule an appointment to have the buckle replaced or repaired, free of charge. the manufacturer is developing a remedy designed to prevent failure of the buttons that are not currently broken.
- Notes:
- System: interior; seat belts; belt buckles.vehicle description: passenger vehicles and light duty trucks and vans equipped with safety belts made by takata corporation.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, please contact mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
1986 MITSUBISHI GALANT TSBs (3)
- Bulletin:
- TSB9654012
- Component:
- 353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
- Summary:
- Antenna tightening torque. *tw
- Bulletin:
- TSB9711003
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Valve lash adjuster procedures - service manual revision. *tw
- Bulletin:
- TT237
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- This is a service newsletter (tech talk) that was sent out to dealers.
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