1994-1995 Mitsubishi Galant recall: switch
Mitsubishi America reported this safety recall on September 8, 1998. It covers about 17,079 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 17,079
- reported
- Sep 8, 1998
- owners notified
- Nov 30, 1998
- related complaints
- 17
Exterior lighting: tail lights: switch
- 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.
- Risk
- This condition can cause the anti-lock braking system (ABS) warning light to come on.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a relay and replace the brake lamp switch.
Recall number 98V212000
Affected vehicles
- Mitsubishi Galant 1994-1995 19941995
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 17 complaints about lights problems.
Questions about recall 98V212000
Is there a recall on the 1994-1995 Mitsubishi Galant switch?
Yes. Recall 98V212000, reported on September 8, 1998, covers about 17,079 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 98V212000?
Dealers will install a relay and replace the brake lamp switch.
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.
VIN decoder
See the problems and recalls for an exact car
Buying a used Mitsubishi Galant?
Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.
Check its history