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1999-2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse and Mitsubishi Galant recall: switch/wiring

Mitsubishi America reported this safety recall on November 1, 1999. It covers about 98,817 vehicles.

vehicles affected
98,817
reported
Nov 1, 1999
owners notified
Dec 13, 1999
related complaints
32

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring

What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The column switch levers can become loose or break over time.
Risk
Loosening or cracking of the levers can cause directional lamps that do not self-cancel or operate, head lamps that do not turn off, windshield washers that operate continuously and/or windshield wipers that do not operate.
Remedy
Dealers will install a redesigned switch.

Recall number 99V305001

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 32 complaints about visibility problems.

2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse1999 Mitsubishi Galant2000 Mitsubishi Galant

Questions about recall 99V305001

Is there a recall on the 1999-2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse and Mitsubishi Galant switch/wiring?

Yes. Recall 99V305001, reported on November 1, 1999, covers about 98,817 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 99V305001?

Dealers will install a redesigned 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.

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