WASHINGTON — Mitsubishi is recalling 2,307 of its 2010 Galant vehicles because insufficient plating in the automatic transmission oil cooler pipe assembly could cause leaking fluid and result in a potential fire hazard, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
"The automatic transmission oil cooler pipe assembly on some vehicles may have insufficient plating to prevent corrosion," NHTSA said in its recalls summary of the problem. "If the pipe should develop a hole due to corrosion, automatic transmission fluid leakage may occur. ATF in the presence of an ignition source may result in a potential fire hazard."
Mitsubishi dealers will have the automatic transmission fluid cooler pipe assembly inspected. If insufficient plating is found, the dealer will replace the pipe assembly. The recall is expected to begin in March. Owners may contact Mitsubishi at 800-222-0037.
Inside Line says: If you own the aforementioned Galant, have it checked out ASAP. — Anita Lienert, Correspondent
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jazzor says:
10:30 AM, 03/11/2010
Bunch of haters lol
Hey 2,307 2010 Galants in 6 months aint that bad.... it's horrible lol!
Wait until they're done with the Concept ZT!!!! Then we'll want one (mid-sized Evo with Galant badges!!!!)
debbaranko says:
11:20 PM, 03/08/2010
I didn't even know Mitsubishi SOLD cars here anymore? That 2200 must of included every car they sold in the last THREE years. WHo really cares though. Toyota has the recall game cornerd.
wjtinatl says:
07:06 PM, 03/08/2010
2,300 of them went to National Car Rental and Hertz, as demonstrated by my bad luck on the last few rentals!
aston_dbs says:
11:37 AM, 03/08/2010
carguy622 says: "They sold 2,307 Galants? Wow."
LOL...
They probably work for Mitsubishi and got an employee discount...
Still unbelievable... ;-D
cino_iconic says:
08:32 AM, 03/08/2010
2010 of recalls.
carguy622 says:
08:25 AM, 03/08/2010
They sold 2,307 Galants? Wow.