Recall 10V-066
MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. recalled the 2010 Mitsubishi Galant: Engine and engine cooling (exhaust system, manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 10V-066
- Reported
- February 25, 2010
- Vehicles affected
- 2,307 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to <a href=[link removed] .
Affected vehicles
- Mitsubishi Galant 2010