NHTSA Campaign Id 99V305002; Date: Nov. 1, 1999
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.
Recalled Vehicles:2000 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse; 1999 Mitsubishi Caribbean Galant; 2000 Mitsubishi Caribbean Galant
Component: Exterior Lighting:headlights:switch
Manufactured by: Mitsubishi Caribbean
Affected Units:: 2,543
Recall Summary:Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The column switch levers can become loose or break over time.
How to Fix:Dealers will install a redesigned switch.
Recall Notes:Owner notification began June 7, 2000. 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: Jun 7, 2000
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