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 01V005001

Low Priority Plain English 2001-01-08

What This Recall Means

Component

SEATS

What Happened

Your vehicle has a problem with the driver's seat mounting bolts, which were installed incorrectly.

Risk if Unfixed

If you're in an accident, the driver's seat might not be securely fastened, which could lead to injury.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

The dealership will inspect and replace the seat mounting bolts for free if necessary, and you'll be notified starting February 15, 2001.

Affected Vehicles

2001 MITSUBISHI Galant

2001 MITSUBISHI Eclipse

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #01V005001. 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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