Recall 00V237000: 1995–1996 Mitsubishi Galant

Report received

Aug 25, 2000

Manufacturer

Mitsubishi america

Potentially affected

10,000vehicles

Model years

1995–1996

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1995 Mitsubishi Galant209 complaints
• 1996 Mitsubishi Galant136 complaints