Mitsubishi Galant (2004-2005): Electrical system
Recall 08V276000 · Jun 20, 2008 · Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
73,000
vehicles affected
73,000
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08V276000
- Date
- Jun 20, 2008
- Maker
- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
- Units affected
- 73,000
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Electrical system > Ignition
- Model years
- 2004-2005
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
MITSUBISHI IS RECALLING 73,000 MY 2004-2006 GALLANT PASSENGER VEHICLES. DURING VEHICLE USE, THE IGNITION KEY INTERLOCK CABLE (WHICH IS A COMPONENT OF THE INTERLOCK SYSTEM) MAY ALLOW THE INTERLOCKING CAM TO FALL FORWARD AND ALLOW THE IGNITION KEY TO BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH WHEN THE GEARSHIFT MECHANISM IS NOT IN THE PARK POSITION.
What can happen
IF THE DRIVER DOES NOT SHIFT TO PARK BEFORE REMOVING THE KEY AND FAILS TO ENGAGE THE PARKING BRAKE, THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND CORRECT THESE VEHICLES FOR THE REPORTED CONDITION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 2, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MITSUBISHI AT 1-888-648-7820.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 2 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mitsubishi | Galant | 2004-2005 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 08V276000?
1 model: Mitsubishi Galant (2004-2005), about 73,000 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 08V276000?
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND CORRECT THESE VEHICLES FOR THE REPORTED CONDITION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 2, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MITSUBISHI AT 1-888-648-7820.
What can happen?
IF THE DRIVER DOES NOT SHIFT TO PARK BEFORE REMOVING THE KEY AND FAILS TO ENGAGE THE PARKING BRAKE, THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.