2010 Mitsubishi Galant recall: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. reported this safety recall on February 25, 2010. It covers about 2,307 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 2,307
- reported
- Feb 25, 2010
- owners notified
- Mar 23, 2010
- related complaints
- 1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
- 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.
- Risk
- Atf in the presence of an ignition source may result in a potential fire hazard.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 10V066000
Affected vehicles
- Mitsubishi Galant 2010 2010
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about engine problems.
Questions about recall 10V066000
Is there a recall on the 2010 Mitsubishi Galant manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe?
Yes. Recall 10V066000, reported on February 25, 2010, covers about 2,307 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 10V066000?
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.
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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