Recall 10V066000: 2010 Mitsubishi Galant
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Feb 25, 2010
- Vehicles affected
- 2,307
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Mitsubishi is recalling certain model year 2010 galant vehicles. The automatic transmission oil cooler pipe assembly on some vehicles may have insufficient plating to prevent corrosion, if the pipe should develop a hole due to corrosion, automatic transmission fluid leakage may occur.
The risk
Atf in the presence of an ignition source may result in a potential fire hazard.
The fix
Dealers will have the aft oil cooler pipe assembly inspected. If insufficient plating is found during inspection, the dealer will replace the aft oil cooler pipe assembly with new parts containing appropriate anti-corrosion plating. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during march 2010. Owners may contact mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037.
Notes
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> .
Affected vehicles
- 2010 Mitsubishi Galant
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 10V066000
- Manufacturer campaign
- SR-10-001
- Manufacturer
- MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Owner letters
- Mar 23, 2010
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe (Engine)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology