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NHTSA 99V333001📅 Nov 30, 1999

2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse & 2000 Mitsubishi Galant recall: electrical system

⚠️ What's wrong

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with V6 engines and federal emission equipment. The battery cable harness CAN become heat damaged by the front exhaust manifold which could cause grounded circuits.

💥 The risk

This circuit failure could cause any of the following to occur: (1) the engine will not start because the main fuse will blow if the power lead is grounded; (2) the low oil pressure warning lamp will illuminate if the signal wire is grounded; (3) the airconditioning system will become inoperative if the lead to the magnetic clutch is grounded; and (4) the turn signal/hazard lamps will become inoperative if the voltage monitor lead is grounded.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will remove and discard a metal manifold bracket (from Galant models only - Eclipse has no such bracket). Dealers will also inspect the harness. If the harness wires show no damage, the dealer will install a heat insulator along with heat resistant harness clips. If the harness wires do show damage, the dealers will install a new harness with preinstalled integral heat protection.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
99V333001
Manufacturer
MITSUBISHI AMERICA
Vehicles affected
19,179
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Owner phone
1-800-222-0037
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Feb 7, 2000
Built
May 27, 1998 – Nov 3, 1999
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Owner notification began february 7, 2000.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 99V333001 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 99V333001?

2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse & 2000 Mitsubishi Galant. 19,179 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Mitsubishi dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-222-0037.