Recall 08V276000: 2004–2005 Mitsubishi Galant

Report received

Jun 20, 2008

Manufacturer

Mitsubishi motors north america…

Potentially affected

73,000vehicles

Model years

2004–2005

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

Mitsubishi is recalling 73,000 my 2004-2006 gallant passenger vehicles. During vehicle use, the ignition key interlock cable (which is a component of the interlock system) may allow the interlocking cam to fall forward and allow the ignition key to be removed from the ignition switch when the gearshift mechanism is not in the park position.

Possible consequence

If the driver does not shift to park before removing the key and fails to engage the parking brake, the vehicle could roll and a crash could occur.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and correct these vehicles for the reported condition. The recall began on september 2, 2008. Owners may contact mitsubishi at 1-888-648-7820.

Affected model years

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

• 2004 Mitsubishi Galant61 complaints
• 2005 Mitsubishi Galant26 complaints