Is the 2001 MITSUBISHI Galant safe to drive?

The 2001 MITSUBISHI Galant has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

Campaign 00V299001

Critical Plain English 2000-10-02

What This Recall Means

Component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

What Happened

Your vehicle's crankshaft position sensor wiring harness might be in contact with a protective shield, which could cause a short circuit.

Risk if Unfixed

If not fixed, this could cause your engine to shut down suddenly, increasing the risk of a crash.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

The dealership will simply re-route the wiring harness to prevent the short circuit, and this repair is completely free for you.

Affected Vehicles

2001 MITSUBISHI Galant

2001 MITSUBISHI Eclipse

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #00V299001. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

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