NHTSA Recall 08V276000
NHTSA Campaign Id 08V276000; Date: Jun. 20, 2008
If the driver does not shift to park before removing the key and fails to engage the parking brake, the vehicle could roll and a crash could occur.
Recalled Vehicles:
2004 Mitsubishi Galant; 2005 Mitsubishi Galant
Component: Electrical System:ignition
Manufactured by: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 73,000
Recall Summary:
Mitsubishi is recalling 73,000 my 2004-2006 gallant passenger vehicles. During vehicle use, the ignition key interlock cable (which is a component of the interlock system) may allow the interlocking cam to fall forward and allow the ignition key to be removed from the ignition switch when the gearshift mechanism is not in the park position.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect and correct these vehicles for the reported condition. The recall began on September 2, 2008. Owners may contact Mitsubishi at 1-888-648-7820.
Recall Notes:
Mitsubishi recall no. Sr-08-004. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 2, 2008
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