Mitsubishi Galant Recalls

Problem: Lateral arm lower ball joint damage

Make: MITSUBISHI

Model: HJ Galant

Variant:

Date Range:

VIN Ranges:

Status: Closed

Defect: Ball joints may not be properly sealed allowing mud and water into the joint

Consequences: In the worst case this could result in front suspension failure

Corrective action: Mitsubishi dealers will check for sealing and replace any damaged joints.

Notif. Date: 21/05/2001

DOTARS No.: R01/051

Supplier Name: MITSUBISHI

Campaign No.: CLOSED 010005

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Problem: Lower Lateral Arm Ball Joint

Make: MITSUBISHI

Model: Galant

Variant: HJ

Date Range: all models imported to Australia

VIN Ranges:

Status: Inactive

Defect: Possibility of moisture and/or mud entering the lower lateral arm ball joint via a split in the ball joint dust cover or the ball joint lower cap.

Consequences: Extraordinary wear in the ball joint which in the worst case could result in the ball joint separating.

Corrective action: Mitsubishi dealers will measure ball joint free play and inspect the dust boot. If required, the lower arm and ball joint assembly will be replaced.

Notif. Date: 16/02/2001

DOTARS No.: R01/021

Supplier Name: MITSUBISHI

Campaign No.: 010005

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Problem: Fuel tank baffle plate

Make: MITSUBISHI

Model: Galant

Variant: HJ

Date Range: 1994

VIN Ranges: JMFHJ3S44RJ001743 - JMFHJ3S44RJ001987 JMFHJ4S44RJ001760 - JMFHJ4S44RJ001989

Status: Inactive

Defect: Baffle plate and upper tank welded incorrectly and due to internal pressure changes, the tank may crack around the spot welding.

Consequences: Leakage of fuel.

Corrective action: Inspect tank for cracks, if none fitment of protection plate. If cracks found, replacement of tank

Notif. Date: 24/08/2000

DOTARS No.: R00/058

Supplier Name: MITSUBISHI

Campaign No.: 010004

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Problem: Lower lateral arm ball joint

Make: MITSUBISHI

Model: Galant

Variant: HJ

Date Range:

VIN Ranges: all models imported into Australia

Status: Closed

Defect: Rubber boots on lower lateral arm ball joint damaged during assembly.

Consequences: Mud and water may enter boot causing extraordinary wear in boot joint and could result in ball joint separation.

Corrective action: Inspection of rubber boots on front suspension lower lateral arm ball joints and if the boot is damaged replace the lower arm.

Notif. Date: 28/07/2000

DOTARS No.: R00/049

Supplier Name: MITSUBISHI

Campaign No.: 010002

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Problem: TAKATA SEATBELT BUCKLE (SERVICE CAMPAIGN)

Make: MITSUBISHI

Model: Galant, Pajero, Triton

Variant:

Date Range: 1987-1991

VIN Ranges: HG & HH Galant, all vehicles; NF/NG Pajero, model years 1989-91; NH Pajero, 1991 pre-production units; MF/MG Triton, model years 1987-91.

Status: Inactive

Defect: Cracking and/or chipping of the red push button section of the buckle, front seatbelt buckle/stalk assembly. Displaced pieces compromise the integrity of the buckle locking mechanism.

Consequences: Buckle does not lock, fails to unlock when pressed or fails to effectively lock.

Corrective action: On inspection of the front seatbelt buckles if any cracking or chipping of the buckle push button evident then replace that stalk/buckle assembly. All replacement buckles coloured black.ed black in lieu of various trim colours.

Notif. Date: 24/09/1998

DOTARS No.: R98/070

Supplier Name: MITSUBISHI

Campaign No.: 9851

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