2003 MITSUBISHI GALANT Recalls (3)

Campaign:
03V442000 on 11/04/2003
Component:
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Manufactured:
06/10/2003 - 08/25/2003
Affected:
17,087
Defect:
On certain passenger vehicles, the fuel return line hose fitting on the electric fuel pump may be restricted, causing excessive fuel pressure to build up in the fuel injection system. excessive fuel pressure may result in a leak in the fuel return hose.
Consequence:
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Correction:
Dealers will inspect the fuel pump pressure. those vehicles exhibiting higher than normal fuel pump pressure will receive fuel pump modifications. the recall began december 3, 2003. owners should contact mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037 or mitsubishi caribbean at 1-800-981-0452.
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).
Campaign:
04V428000 on 09/02/2004
Component:
Equipment:other:labels
Manufactured:
04/30/1998 - 01/30/2001
Affected:
100,432
Defect:
Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, 'occupant crash protection.' the bilingual english/spanish removable air bag warning labels affixed to the dash and to the sunvisor do not meet the size requirements of the standard.
Consequence:
This does not meet the requirements of the standard.
Correction:
Mitsubishi caribbean will mail a customer notification letter containing a written description and a graphic of the bi-lingual dashboard air bag warning label. in addition, all current 2000-2004 nativa owners will also receive replacement air bag alert labels for the sun visors. this recall is expected to begin during march or april 2005. the notification to the nativa owners is expected to begin during april or may 2005. owners should contact mitsubishi caribbean at 1-787-251-8715.
Notes:
The manufacturer's petition which requested that nhtsa determine this fmvss noncompliance does not create an unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety was partially denied on january 26, 2005. therefore, this manufacturer is obligated to conduct an owner notification and remedy campaign.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
Campaign:
09E025000 on 05/10/2009
Component:
Exterior lighting:headlights
Affected:
42,540
Defect:
Dope, inc. is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
Consequence:
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Dope, inc. will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on july 28, 2009. owners may contact dope, inc. at 1-626-272-1798.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles produced by the vehicle manufacturer.in order to determine if your aftermarket lamp assembly is affected by this noncompliance, please review the list of model numbers provided to us by dope, inc.the list can be found under "document search" located at the bottom of your screen. owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

2003 MITSUBISHI GALANT TSBs (49)

Bulletin:
0235006
Component:
034500 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc
Summary:
Subject regarding front brake ringing noise. *jg
Bulletin:
0200007
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Subject regarding technical specifications. *jg
Bulletin:
85
Component:
022000 suspension:rear
Summary:
Information on diagnosing a rattling noise heard from rear suspension of vehicle. *tt
Bulletin:
85
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Bulletin review for tsb-02-00-007 - technical specifications. *tt
Bulletin:
83
Component:
022000 suspension:rear
Summary:
Vehicle technical information regarding rear suspension rattle noise. *tt
Bulletin:
84
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
Vehicle technical information regarding rear suspension rattle. *tt
Bulletin:
80
Component:
131000 visibility:windshield
Summary:
Customer may complain that the window glass freezes to moulding. *tt
Bulletin:
0213017
Component:
103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
Summary:
Power train control module (pcm) reprogramming for misfire code set with no driveability concerns. *tt
Bulletin:
0252A003
Component:
220000 seats
Summary:
Front seat adjustment. *tt
Bulletin:
0252A004
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Parts and installation information concerning the optional cigarette lighter and ashtray. *tt
Bulletin:
0323004
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Color variation of the automatic transmission fluid (aft) used in certain mitsubishi vehicles. *tt
Bulletin:
0342A001
Component:
175200 latches/locks/linkages:trunk lid:lock
Summary:
Changes to the trunk lid lock release cable. *tt
Bulletin:
0354007
Component:
116300 electrical system:ignition:anti-theft controller
Summary:
Immobilizer system information update (2003 models). *tt
Bulletin:
0317002
Component:
063100 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control
Summary:
Corrected vacuum hose routing diagrams - service manual revision. *tt
Bulletin:
0355003
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
Air conditioner refrigerant / air conditioner ecu voltages - service manual revision. *tt
Bulletin:
0355005
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
Air conditioning compressor high-pressure relief valve parts availability. including 2004 models. *tt
Bulletin:
93
Component:
121000 exterior lighting:headlights
Summary:
Headlight bulb connectors. *tt
Bulletin:
89
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Door mirrors/door handles paint appearance. *tt
Bulletin:
89
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
Clicking from hvac system update. *tt
Bulletin:
SC03001
Component:
355100 equipment:other:labels
Summary:
Vacuum hose routing diagram label must be changed- service campaign. *tt
Bulletin:
0323006
Component:
103700 power train:automatic transmission:torque converter
Summary:
Torque converter shudder, surge, and/or vibration (possibly intermittent) when driving 35-50 mph at steady throttle. *tt
Bulletin:
0355008
Component:
138110 visibility:defroster/defogger system:windshield:blower
Summary:
Debris (such as leaves, etc) entering the front cowl area may clog the evaporator housing drain tube. if this occurs, the evaporator housing may fill up with condensation and overflow into the passenger compartment, and into the blower mot
Bulletin:
0355008R
Component:
138110 visibility:defroster/defogger system:windshield:blower
Summary:
Debris (such as leaves, etc.) entering the front cowl area may clog the evaporator housing drain tube. if this occurs, the evaporator housing may fill up with condensation and overflow into the passenger compartment, and into the blower mo
Bulletin:
0314002
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Corrected specified engine coolant - service manual revision. *tt
Bulletin:
88
Component:
355100 equipment:other:labels
Summary:
Heated door mirror stickers. mitsubishi motors tech talk. vol. 88. nov. 2002. *tt
Bulletin:
88
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Elimination of cigarette lighter & ashtray. mitsubishi motors. tech talk. vol. 88. nov. 2002. *tt
Bulletin:
88
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Clock spring installation. mitsubishi motors. tech talk. vol. 88. nov. 2002. *tt
Bulletin:
0413011
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Power train module reprogramming for dianostic trouble code p0125. *eh
Bulletin:
07012004
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Glovebox lock valet key dropped. *eh
Bulletin:
07012004
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Intermittent rough idle engine stops. *eh
Bulletin:
09012002
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Buzz rattle at rear floor. *eh
Bulletin:
09012002
Component:
190000 tires
Summary:
Gooylear tire sticker. *eh
Bulletin:
09012002
Component:
162300 structure:body:door
Summary:
Door hard to open from inside. *eh
Bulletin:
09012002
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Clicking noise at instrument panel. *eh
Bulletin:
05012004
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
2-3 shift flare. *eh
Bulletin:
10012002
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Mil on hot engine misfire no driveability concerns. *eh
Bulletin:
10012002
Component:
162300 structure:body:door
Summary:
Door hard to open from inside. *eh
Bulletin:
10012002
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Elimination of cigarette lighter and ashtray. *eh
Bulletin:
10012002
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Glovebox lock valet key dropped. *eh
Bulletin:
10012002
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
Clicking from hvac system. *eh
Bulletin:
0513004
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Power train control module (pcm) reprogramming for cold engine misfire / hot soak restart / rough idle. revision. *tt
Bulletin:
0513006
Component:
112000 electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
Summary:
Alternator fr terminal voltage - service manual revision. *tt
Bulletin:
0523004
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
2-3 shift flare. *tt
Bulletin:
0513012
Component:
072100 fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Summary:
Fuel pump operation check - service manual revision. *tt
Bulletin:
0617001
Component:
185000 vehicle speed control:cruise control
Summary:
Cruise control system checks - service manual revision. *tt
Bulletin:
137
Component:
103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
Summary:
Reprogramming the pcm drivability or sensitivity issues can be corrected. *kb
Bulletin:
TSB-09-54-010
Component:
133000 visibility:power window devices and controls
Summary:
Mitsubishi service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. front passenger door window switch warranty extension. extending the warranty for the front passenger door window switch on all affected vehicles to 10 years or 120
Bulletin:
MEDICUpdate517
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
This is a message sent to dealers, to inform them that an update for medic will be available.
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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