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2000 MITSUBISHI Galant STEERING Recalls

2 recalls Highest severity: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service for STEERING issues.

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STEERING Safety Recalls

Critical #01V295001 Plain English
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STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

Manufacturer
MITSUBISHI AMERICA
What Happened
A hose in your vehicle's power steering system might be damaged, allowing power steering fluid to leak. This hose is part of your steering system, which helps you control the vehicle.
Risk if Unfixed
If the power steering fluid leaks, it could catch fire and also cause your steering to become very difficult to turn, increasing the risk of an accident.
Free Fix
We'll replace the damaged hose with a new one that's routed properly to prevent leaking. This repair is free at an authorized Mitsubishi dealership. You should contact them to schedule a service appointment and get the repair done as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES BUILT WITH V6 ENGINES TO FEDERAL EMISSION STANDARDS. THE POWER STEERING FLUID FEED TUBE CAN COME IN CONTACT WITH AN EXHAUST MANIFOLD MOUNTED HEAT SHIELD CAUSING A HOLE TO BE WORN THROUGH THE POWER STEERING PIPE ALLOWING FLUID LEAKAGE.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
LEAKING POWER STEERING FLUID CAN RESULT IN A FIRE AND CONTINUED LOSS OF FLUID WILL RESULT IN A LOSS OF POWER ASSIST, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE POWER STEERING TUBE WITH ONE HAVING A NEW ROUTING. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 26, 2001. 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 AMERICA AT 1-800-222-0037.
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Critical #00V225001 Plain English
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STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)

Manufacturer
MITSUBISHI AMERICA
What Happened
A small nut in the steering gear of your vehicle might not be tightened properly, which could cause your steering wheel to vibrate or feel stiff.
Risk if Unfixed
If this isn't fixed, you could lose control of your vehicle, which could lead to a crash.
Free Fix
You should take your vehicle to a dealership, where they will inspect it and replace the steering gear assembly if needed, and it will be done for free.
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Original — What Happened
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A NUT IN THE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY WAS NOT PROPERLY TIGHTENED, RESULTING IN SYMPTOMS RANGING FROM STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION TO STIFF STEERING, AND IN THE WORST CASE, NO ABILITY TO TURN LEFT.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES AND REPLACE THE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY IF A LOOSE NUT CONNECTION IS FOUND.
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Other MITSUBISHI Galant 2000 Recalls

EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2 recalls
POWER TRAIN
1 recall
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 recall
EQUIPMENT
1 recall

Other MITSUBISHI Galant Years

2010
1 recall
2007
1 recall
2006
1 recall
2005
3 recalls
2004
1 recall
2003
3 recalls
2002
3 recalls
2001
8 recalls

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