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1999-2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse and Mitsubishi Galant recall: cables

Mitsubishi America reported this safety recall on November 23, 1999. It covers about 19,179 vehicles.

vehicles affected
19,179
reported
Nov 23, 1999
owners notified
Feb 7, 2000
related complaints
61

Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cables

What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with v6 engines and federal emission equipment. The battery cable harness can become heat damaged by the front exhaust manifold which could cause grounded circuits.
Risk
This circuit failure could cause any of the following to occur: (1) the engine will not start because the main fuse will blow if the power lead is grounded; (2) the low oil pressure warning lamp will illuminate if the signal wire is grounded; (3) the airconditioning system will become inoperative if the lead to the magnetic clutch is grounded; and (4) the turn signal/hazard lamps will become inoperative if the voltage monitor lead is grounded.
Remedy
Dealers will remove and discard a metal manifold bracket (from galant models only - eclipse has no such bracket). Dealers will also inspect the harness. If the harness wires show no damage, the dealer will install a heat insulator along with heat resistant harness clips. If the harness wires do show damage, the dealers will install a new harness with preinstalled integral heat protection.

Recall number 99V333001

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 61 complaints about electrical problems.

2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse1999 Mitsubishi Galant2000 Mitsubishi Galant

Questions about recall 99V333001

Is there a recall on the 1999-2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse and Mitsubishi Galant cables?

Yes. Recall 99V333001, reported on November 23, 1999, covers about 19,179 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 99V333001?

Dealers will remove and discard a metal manifold bracket (from galant models only - eclipse has no such bracket). Dealers will also inspect the harness. If the harness wires show no damage, the dealer will install a heat insulator along with heat resistant harness clips. If the harness wires do show damage, the dealers will install a new harness with preinstalled integral heat protection.

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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