Brake Electric Antilock problems of the 2000 Mitsubishi Galant

While driving 45-50 mph smelled smoke. Consumer applied brakes, and they faded. Transmission slipped. Consumer pulled over, and front of vehicle burst into flames. Fire department put out fire, vehicle was towed to dealer. Factory representative determined Mitsubishi was not responsible. There was recall000295001 on power steering tube that could cause a fire, but this vehicle was not affected. Vehicle was totalled, no injuries.

Consumer was driving down road when a fire ignitied in engine. Consumer applied brakes , but they were inoperative. Had to pull emergency brake which caused loss of control ,vehicle spun around before it stopped. Consumer jumped out . Wiring and wheel covers, basically everthing was melted. The cause for the fire could not be found. However, the consumer firmly believes that something was not installed correctly at factory that caused the five month old vehicle to burn.

While driving at approximately. 50 mph driver noticed smoke coming from underneath the hood,. Attempted to pull over, but brakes were inoperative. Driver had to pump brakes in order to slow down and stop. Driver got out of vehicle and noticed flames coming from underneath vehicle, burning grass surrounding the area, and destroying/ melting all wiring, and all of front end. Vehicle was a total loss.

Brakes started annoying squealing at @24,500 miles. When taken to dealer to inspect, asked to look at problem. Service manager said there was nothing wrong. Now, with 29,512 miles, problem syill exists. When scheduling 30,000 mile maintenance, asked service manager if there was any problems similar to mine. Manager told me that Mitsubishi was looking into it. This is not only a potential major safety problem, but an extreme annoyance for the owner. Your investigation into this would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!.