2001 MITSUBISHI GALANT Recall 42742 Details
 

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NHTSA Campaign #:	00V299001
Make:	Mitsubishi
Model:	Galant
Year:	2001
Component:	Engine and engine cooling:engine
Manufacturers Involved:	Mitsubishi america
Begin Date Of Manufacturing:	05/15/2000
End Date Of Manufacturing:	07/24/2000
Recall Type:	V
Potential Number Of Units Affected:	6037
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer:	11/20/2000
Recall Initiator:	Mfr
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall:	Mitsubishi motors north america, inc.
Date Added To File:	10/19/2000
Defect Summary:	Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the harness for the crankshaft position sensor could come in contact with a new protective shield causing a grounded circuit.
Consequence Summary:	Prolonged wiring harness contact with the heat shield will cause the wiring insulation to wear and eventually to ground out. this could cause the engine to die-out, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:	Dealers will re-route the crankshaft position sensor harness.
Further Notes:	Owner notification is expected to begin during november 2000. 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 america 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).

2001 Mitsubishi Galant Engine and engine cooling:engine Recall