2010 Mitsubishi Galant — Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Published February 25, 2010 · Recall initiated: February 25, 2010
Summary
NHTSA records recall 10V066000, published February 25, 2010. Recalling firm: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.; 2010 Mitsubishi Galant — Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- MITSUBISHI
- Model
- GALANT
- Manufacturer
- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2010 MITSUBISHI GALANT
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2010 Mitsubishi Galant — Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 10V066000 on February 25, 2010. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: MITSUBISHI. Model: GALANT.