Recall
Mitsubishi Caribbean Galant — 99V305002
NHTSA ID
99V305002
Make
Mitsubishi Caribbean
Model
Galant
Years Affected
2000
Recall Date
1999-11-01
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Units Affected
2,543
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE COLUMN SWITCH LEVERS CAN BECOME LOOSE OR BREAK OVER TIME.
Consequence
LOOSENING OR CRACKING OF THE LEVERS CAN CAUSE DIRECTIONAL LAMPS THAT DO NOT SELF-CANCEL OR OPERATE, HEAD LAMPS THAT DO NOT TURN OFF, WINDSHIELD WASHERS THAT OPERATE CONTINUOUSLY AND/OR WINDSHIELD WIPERS THAT DO NOT OPERATE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REDESIGNED SWITCH.