NHTSA Recall 10V066000
NHTSA Campaign Id 10V066000; Date: Feb. 25, 2010
Atf in the presence of an ignition source may result in a potential fire hazard.
Recalled Vehicles:
2010 Mitsubishi Galant
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe
Manufactured by: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 2,307
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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 Notes:
Owners 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: Mar 23, 2010
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