The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·10V066000·Announced 2010-02-25

Mitsubishi Recalls 2010 Galant Vehicles for Transmission Fluid Leak Fire Risk

Mitsubishi is recalling 2010 Galant vehicles because a corroded transmission oil cooler pipe may leak fluid, creating a fire hazard.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fire hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2010 Mitsubishi Galant vehicles. The recall addresses a defect in the automatic transmission oil cooler pipe assembly, which may have insufficient plating to prevent corrosion.

If the pipe develops a hole due to this corrosion, automatic transmission fluid may leak. If this fluid comes into contact with an ignition source, it may result in a potential fire hazard.

Dealers will inspect the automatic transmission oil cooler pipe assembly. If insufficient plating is found, the dealer will replace the assembly with new parts containing appropriate anti-corrosion plating at no charge to the owner. The safety recall was expected to begin during March 2010. Owners may contact Mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MITSUBISHI GALANT
Brand
MITSUBISHI
Manufacturer
MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Category
Vehicle — Transmission System
Hazard
Affected units
2,307

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • GALANT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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