1996 Mitsubishi Galant Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 1996 Mitsubishi Galant. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 00V421001Dec 18, 2000567,432 vehicles potentially affected
  Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint
  Covers: Mitsubishi Galant 1994–1998, Eclipse 1995–1999, Eclipse Spyder 1997–1999 +1 more

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. If the rubber boots on the lower lateral arm ball joints of the front suspension were damaged during assembly, dirt and water can intrude. Also, mmc has added the potential of leaking moisture, which can cause the ball stud to corrode.

  Possible consequence: This condition could cause the lower lateral arm ball joint to separate, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. This campaign supercedes mmc's previous safety recall campaign, see 99v-066.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect the lower lateral arm ball joint for wear. Ball joints that exhibit wear beyond the established tolerance will be replaced with newly designed lateral arm ball joints. Ball joints that are within the established tolerance will be cleaned and a special sealant will be applied to prevent intrusion…

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• 00V237000Aug 25, 200010,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
  Covers: Mitsubishi Galant 1995–1996

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Cracks can occur in the top of the fuel tank due to an improper spot weld on the baffle plate to the top portion of the fuel tank.

  Possible consequence: A crack in the fuel tank could allow fuel or fumes to escape. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect the upper surface of the fuel tank for any signs of cracking. If no cracking or leaking is found, dealers will install a sealing protector plate. If any cracking or leakage is found, dealers will replace the fuel tank assembly.

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• 99V066001Apr 5, 1999307,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint
  Covers: Mitsubishi Galant 1994–1996, Eclipse 1995–1996, Spyder 1996

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. If the rubber boots on the lower lateral arm ball joints of the front suspension were damaged during assembly, dirt and water can intrude.

  Possible consequence: This condition could cause the lower lateral arm ball joint to separate, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rubber boots, and if the boot is damaged, they will replace the lower lateral arm and ball joint on the affected vehicles.

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NHTSA investigations

• RQ00015Lower contrtol arm ball jointClosed · Aug 2, 2000

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