1995-1996 Mitsubishi Galant recall: tank assembly
Mitsubishi America reported this safety recall on August 25, 2000. It covers about 10,000 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 10,000
- reported
- Aug 25, 2000
- owners notified
- Sep 25, 2000
- related complaints
- 8
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Cracks can occur in the top of the fuel tank due to an improper spot weld on the baffle plate to the top portion of the fuel tank.
- Risk
- A crack in the fuel tank could allow fuel or fumes to escape. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the upper surface of the fuel tank for any signs of cracking. If no cracking or leaking is found, dealers will install a sealing protector plate. If any cracking or leakage is found, dealers will replace the fuel tank assembly.
Recall number 00V237000
Affected vehicles
- Mitsubishi Galant 1995-1996 19951996
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 8 complaints about fuel system problems.
Questions about recall 00V237000
Is there a recall on the 1995-1996 Mitsubishi Galant tank assembly?
Yes. Recall 00V237000, reported on August 25, 2000, covers about 10,000 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 00V237000?
Dealers will inspect the upper surface of the fuel tank for any signs of cracking. If no cracking or leaking is found, dealers will install a sealing protector plate. If any cracking or leakage is found, dealers will replace the fuel tank assembly.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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