1994 MITSUBISHI GALANT Recalls (4)

Campaign:
98V212000 on 09/08/1998
Component:
Exterior lighting:tail lights:switch
Manufactured:
06/30/1993 - 12/22/1994
Affected:
17,079
Defect:
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.
Consequence:
This condition can cause the anti-lock braking system (abs) warning light to come on.
Correction:
Dealers will install a relay and replace the brake lamp switch.
Notes:
Owner notification began november 30, 1998.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Campaign:
99V066001 on 04/25/1999
Component:
Suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint
Manufactured:
03/17/1993 - 06/29/1996
Affected:
307,000
Defect:
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.
Consequence:
This condition could cause the lower lateral arm ball joint to separate, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Correction:
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.
Notes:
Owner notification began june 15, 1999. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Campaign:
00V421001 on 12/17/2000
Component:
Suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint
Manufactured:
01/31/1993 - 03/30/1998
Affected:
567,432
Defect:
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.
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.
Correction:
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.
Notes:
Owner notification will be conducted in phases.the first phase began april 2, 2001, and the final phase will be completed on september 3, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mitsubishi america at 1-888-mitsu-2001 (1-888-648-7820).also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Campaign:
07E055000 on 07/25/2007
Component:
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Affected:
222
Defect:
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.
Consequence:
In the presence of an ignition source, a fuel leak could result in a fire.
Correction:
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.
Notes:
Airtex recall no. fp072007-1.this recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by daimlerchrysler or mitsubishi.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

1994 MITSUBISHI GALANT TSBs (35)

Bulletin:
TSB9454003
Component:
116200 electrical system:ignition:module
Summary:
ecm causes headlights to dim during deceleration. *tw
Bulletin:
TSB9442B003
Component:
162300 structure:body:door
Summary:
power door locks lock and unlock by themselves. *tw
Bulletin:
TSB9533A001
Component:
021000 suspension:front
Summary:
steering drift diagnosis and correction. *tw
Bulletin:
SC95002
Component:
355100 equipment:other:labels
Summary:
Unknown
Bulletin:
TSB9535001
Component:
036000 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock
Summary:
Unknown
Bulletin:
TSB9555002
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
galant a/c noise. *tw
Bulletin:
TSB9533A001
Component:
021000 suspension:front
Summary:
Unknown
Bulletin:
TSB9622005
Component:
102000 power train:manual transmission
Summary:
Additional manual transaxle shift lever operational inspection - service manual revision. *tw
Bulletin:
TSB9616002
Component:
111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:
Battery discharging during idling. *tw
Bulletin:
TSB9613021
Component:
063100 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control
Summary:
Revised heated oxygen sensor heater resistance - service manual revision. *tw
Bulletin:
TSB9633A005
Component:
021000 suspension:front
Summary:
Front suspension noise diagnosis. *tw
Bulletin:
TSB9654012
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
Antenna tightening torque. *tw
Bulletin:
TSB9711002
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
New valve lash adjuster noise checking and troubleshooting procedures. *jd
Bulletin:
TSB9752B002
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Additional srs air bag troubleshooting procedures- service manual revision. *jd
Bulletin:
TSB9716001
Component:
111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:
Battery discharge during idling. *jd
Bulletin:
TSB9742A005
Component:
134000 visibility:sun roof assembly
Summary:
Sunroof trim cover loose. *jd
Bulletin:
TSB9723006
Component:
103800 power train:automatic transmission:park/neutral start switch
Summary:
Ignition key difficult to remove. *tw
Bulletin:
TSB9700005
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Mut-ii scan tool warranty. *tw
Bulletin:
TSB9716004
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Generator stator removal - service manual revision. *tw
Bulletin:
97110154013
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
Information containing additional glass antenna cautions and inspection procedures. *yc
Bulletin:
97090154011
Component:
115000 electrical system:fuses and circuit breakers
Summary:
Multi-purpose fuse capacity is incorrectly specified in the affected service manual pages. *yc
Bulletin:
97090154006
Component:
121000 exterior lighting:headlights
Summary:
Revised headlight aiming adjustment procedures. *yc
Bulletin:
TSB9723015
Component:
101100 power train:clutch assembly:pedal/linkage
Summary:
Information about improved automatic transaxle end clutch. *tt
Bulletin:
TSB9813004
Component:
073200 fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:injectors
Summary:
Service manual revision on corrected fuel injector resistance measurement temperature values. *yc
Bulletin:
TSB
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
Service manual revision on corrected air conditioner refrigerant. *yc
Bulletin:
TSB9813007
Component:
072100 fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Summary:
Procedures on fule pump operation check. *yc
Bulletin:
TSB9813005
Component:
180000 vehicle speed control
Summary:
Vehicles may experience long cold start times, sag during warm-up, and stalling. *tt
Bulletin:
TSB9823007
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
The park/neutral position switch continuity check table is incorrectly printed in the affected service manual pages. *yc
Bulletin:
98070120012
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Information on a/t shift cable kit installation tip. *yc
Bulletin:
TSB9823014
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Experiencing a/t harsh 3-2 downshifts. *tt
Bulletin:
48
Component:
021540 suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint
Summary:
Subject regarding ball joint identification. *tt
Bulletin:
9922003
Component:
102000 power train:manual transmission
Summary:
This bulletin contains recommended manual transmission / transaxle maintenance information. *tt
Bulletin:
9923010
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
This bulletin contains recommended automatic transmission / transaxle maintenance information. *tt
Bulletin:
0255002
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
Subject regarding corrected air conditioner magnetic clutch service procedures. *jg
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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