1996 MITSUBISHI GALANT Recalls (4)

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:
00V237000 on 08/27/2000
Component:
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Manufactured:
03/28/1995 - 07/31/1995
Affected:
10,000
Defect:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. cracks can occur in the top of the fuel tank due to an improper spot weld on the baffle plate to the top portion of the fuel tank.
Consequence:
A crack in the fuel tank could allow fuel or fumes to escape. fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Correction:
Dealers will inspect the upper surface of the fuel tank for any signs of cracking. if no cracking or leaking is found, dealers will install a sealing protector plate. if any cracking or leakage is found, dealers will replace the fuel tank assembly.
Notes:
Owner notification began september 25, 2000. 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.

1996 MITSUBISHI GALANT TSBs (36)

Bulletin:
TSB9622005
Component:
102000 power train:manual transmission
Summary:
Additional manual transaxle shift lever operational inspection - service manual revision. *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:
TSB9715001
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Hesitation and/or surge at higher speeds (4g64 2.4l sohc engine). *jd
Bulletin:
TSB9732001
Component:
103300 power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication (prndl)
Summary:
Noise during gear selection or vibration on acceleration (update a/t mount rubber stoppers). *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:
TSB9723005
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Code no. 26, 27 park/neutral position switch system - service manual revision. *tw
Bulletin:
TSB9713010
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Dtc p0135 inspection procedure - service manual revision. *tw
Bulletin:
TSB9711005
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Valve guide replacement procedures (galant) - service manual revision. *tw
Bulletin:
TSB9711004
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Crankshaft bearing selection procedure - service manual revision. *tw
Bulletin:
TSB9716004
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Generator stator removal - service manual revision. *tw
Bulletin:
97040100003
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
Describing how to reprogram the homelink transmitter. *yc
Bulletin:
97040113005
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Service manual revision. *yc
Bulletin:
97110154013
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
Information containing additional glass antenna cautions and inspection procedures. *yc
Bulletin:
97090152B003
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Service manual revision on supplemental restraint system (srs) cautions and warnings. *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:
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:
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:
0013005
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
This bulletin contains obd-ii drive cycle procedures and warranty claim information for obd-ii drive cycle on affected vehicles. *tt
Bulletin:
67
Component:
015000 steering:hydraulic power assist system
Summary:
Subject regarding power steering pump replacement. *jb
Bulletin:
0313005
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Obd-ii drive cycle. *tt
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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