NHTSA Recall 98V212000
NHTSA Campaign Id 98V212000; Date: Sep. 8, 1998
This condition can cause the anti-lock braking system (abs) warning light to come on.
Recalled Vehicles:
1994 Mitsubishi Galant; 1995 Mitsubishi Galant
Component: Exterior Lighting:tail Lights:switch
Manufactured by: Mitsubishi America
Affected Units:: 17,079
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install a relay and replace the brake lamp switch.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began November 30, 1998. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 30, 1998
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