Recall 98V-212
MITSUBISHI AMERICA recalled the 1994 to 1995 Mitsubishi Galant: Exterior lighting (tail lights, switch).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 98V-212
- Reported
- September 8, 1998
- Vehicles affected
- 17,079 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
This condition can cause the anti-lock braking system (ABS) warning light to come on.
The fix
Dealers will install a relay and replace the brake lamp switch.
Notes from the manufacturer
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-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Mitsubishi Galant 1994 to 1995