Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #10V066000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 10V066000 by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.. Includes 2,307 affected units, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER PIPE ASSEMBLY, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Mitsubishi is recalling certain model year 2010 galant vehicles. the automatic transmission oil cooler pipe assembly on some vehicles may have insufficient plating to prevent corrosion, if the pipe should develop a hole due to corrosion, automatic transmission fluid leakage may occur.

Corrective Action

Dealers will have the aft oil cooler pipe assembly inspected. If insufficient plating is found during inspection, the dealer will replace the aft oil cooler pipe assembly with new parts containing appropriate anti-corrosion plating. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during march 2010. owners may contact mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 10V066000

Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2010-02-25T00:00:00

Subject: Automatic transmission oil cooler pipe assembly

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling

Potentially Affected Units: 2,307

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SR-10-001

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Mitsubishi is recalling certain model year 2010 galant vehicles. the automatic transmission oil cooler pipe assembly on some vehicles may have insufficient plating to prevent corrosion, if the pipe should develop a hole due to corrosion, automatic transmission fluid leakage may occur.

Consequence Summary: Atf in the presence of an ignition source may result in a potential fire hazard.

Corrective Action: Dealers will have the aft oil cooler pipe assembly inspected. If insufficient plating is found during inspection, the dealer will replace the aft oil cooler pipe assembly with new parts containing appropriate anti-corrosion plating. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during march 2010. owners may contact mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 10V066000

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