MITSUBISHI GALANT 1995: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS:SWITCH
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 98V212000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MITSUBISHI | GALANT | 1995 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1998-11-30 | 1998-09-08 | 1998-09-09 |
Production Dates: 1993-07-01 - 1994-12-23
Manufacturers Involved: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS:SWITCH
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 17079
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
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.
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM "ABS" WARNING LIGHT TO COME ON.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RELAY AND REPLACE THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCH.
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'.
