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2001 MITSUBISHI Galant FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Recalls

2 recalls Highest severity: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE issues.

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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Safety Recalls

Critical #01V069000 Plain English
Component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Manufacturer
MITSUBISHI AMERICA
What Happened
Your vehicle has a problem with the fuel tank, which could cause a bulge in the tank due to a manufacturing issue, increasing the risk of a fuel leak.
Risk if Unfixed
If a fuel leak happens near an ignition source, it could cause a fire, which could lead to serious damage or injury.
Free Fix
The dealership will replace the fuel tank assembly for free. You should schedule a service appointment with an authorized dealer as soon as possible and mention this recall.
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Original — What Happened
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A BULGE IN THE FUEL TANK CAUSED BY THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS RESULTED IN THINNING OF THE MATERIAL DURING A WELDING OPERATION, INCREASING THE RISK OF FUEL LEAKAGE.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 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 AT 1-800-222-0037.
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Critical #00V320001 Plain English
Component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Manufacturer
MITSUBISHI AMERICA
What Happened
Your vehicle has a faulty fuel return hose that's missing an important protective coating. This hose is part of the fuel system, responsible for delivering gasoline back into the fuel tank.
Risk if Unfixed
If this hose isn't fixed, it could potentially leak and cause a fuel leak, which can lead to a fire or other safety issues.
Free Fix
You should take your vehicle to the dealership, where they'll replace the faulty fuel return hose at no cost to you, ensuring your safety on the road.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE OUTER LAYER ONLY OF THIS 3-LAYER FUEL RETURN HOSE DOES NOT CONTAIN THE DESIRED OZONE PROTECTION DUE TO A PROCESSING ERROR.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THIS HOSE IS CONSIDERED TO BE INADEQUATE.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL RETURN HOSE.
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Other MITSUBISHI Galant 2001 Recalls

POWER TRAIN
1 recall
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 recall
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 recall
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 recall
EQUIPMENT
1 recall
SEATS
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
2000
7 recalls

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