Mitsubishi Galant 1998

• Recall 88301 [USA]: In the presence of an ignition source, a fuel leak could result in a fire.
  Certain airtex fuel pump module assemblies, p/n e7081h, sold for use as replacement equipment for the vehicles listed above. The wall of the flared fitting of the fuel pump is not thick enough to prevent the mating threaded fittings from bottoming out before an adequate seal is achieved. This condition may result in leakage of fuel at the connection of the vehicle fuel line and the fuel pump module assembly.
  airtex will notify owners and replace the fuel pumps free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during july 2007. Owners can contact airtex automotive at 800-880-3056.
  airtex recall no. FP072007-1.This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by daimlerchrysler or mitsubishi.Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall 2695 [USA]: This condition could cause the lower lateral arm ball joint to separate, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. this campaign supercedes mmc's previous safety recall campaign, see 99v-066.
  Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. If the rubber boots on the lower lateral arm ball joints of the front suspension were damaged during assembly, dirt and water can intrude. Also, mmc has added the potential of leaking moisture, which can cause the ball stud to corrode.
  dealers will inspect the lower lateral arm ball joint for wear. Ball joints that exhibit wear beyond the established tolerance will be replaced with newly designed lateral arm ball joints. Ball joints that are within the established tolerance will be cleaned and a special sealant will be applied to prevent intrusion of moisture.
  owner notification began may 21, 2001.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 caribbean at 1-800-981-0452. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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• Recall R/2000/090 [UK]: Fuel tank may crack and leak
  There is a possibility that the fuel tank may be incorrectly welded on its upper panel and baffle plate in the tank causing it to crack on the welded position. In the worst case this may cause the fuel tank to leak fuel.
  inspect the vehicles replace the fuel tanks if leaking and in cases where no abnormality is found apply a protector plate.

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• Recall R/2004/057 [UK]: Possibility that water could seep into the lower ball joints
  Possibility that water could seep into the lower ball joints of the front suspension due to insufficient sealing
  likely to be affected vehicles will be recalled during which time the free play in the front suspension lower ball joints will be checked. If the play is found to be within tolerance and the dust cover is free from damage the cover will be cleaned and a sealer applied. If on inspection the dust cover is damaged or the joint is exhibiting free play outside the tolerance the lower arm will be replaced.

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• Recall R/2000/063 [UK]: Braking efficiency may be reduced
  The nipple for the brake booster vacuum hose may become choked due to adhesion and accumulation of combustion products from the engine. This may cause in the worst case reduced braking efficiency after operating the brake pedal several times in a short period.
  recall affected vehicles to relocate nipple from intake manifold to resonator to avoid accumulation of combustion products.

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Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

On jan. 9, 2013, while i was backing up my mitsubishi galant 1998 (vin # [xxx]) in my driveway, i noticed that the car started moving on its own and i had to keep my foot on the brake. After backing up, when i drove forward, my car seemed to be quite jumpy and wanted to lurch forwards. At a traffic light about half a mile from home, while i was stopped, i noticed that the car started moving forwards. I immediately slammed hard on the brake. This was extremely unusual and scary. Later while going down a hill, i could sense that the car was again quite jumpy and wanted to accelerate on its own. I stopped at a shop for something and then when i got back to the car and turned on the engine again, i noticed that the "check engine" light had just come on. I felt that the car was not safe and had it towed to klahanie chevron in issaquah, wa, very close to my house. I was later informed by them that the ??Idle control motor?? For my car was malfunctioning and due to this i was experiencing all these car ??Jumpiness?? Issues. The ??Idle control motor?? Was replaced and now the car appears to be running fine. I have always been more than up to date with my car maintenance. The behavior of this car in which the car was accelerating on its own is dangerous and mitsubishi engineers should look into this for possible recall\remediation, since this can greatly endanger the lives of people in the car and anybody else sharing the road at that time. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(b)(6). *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 mitsubishi galant. The contact stated that the front passenger side lower ball joint failed. The contact stated that the nut that held the lower ball joint became loose and detached, causing the lower ball joint failure. The vehicle had been repaired three times prior for the same exact failure. The manufacturer extended the warranty for the part for a lifetime however, the contact believed the failure to be an extreme safety issue because the part would become loose very easily. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 150,000.

Lower lateral arm ball joint broke caused my car to crash into a parked vehicle as i was driving at a low rate of speed. *tr

Lower control arm was found to have a problem upon inspection by a mechanic. *jb

When you start the car it makes a load noise until fully heated, and the transmission is pulling and making noise, it gets stuck in gear and will not move to next gear, just stalls and then kicks in. First it was just skipping gears for the last five days so i checked the fluid it only could use not even a half of court, i had no warning light at all until the sixth night when it got stuck in gear and steering to change. *jb

1998 mitsubishi galant problems with changing gear as well as problems with the front end of the vehicle.*mr *jb

The black paint on my 1998 mistubishi galant es has worn off in an a typical pattern. The paint has come off in a grid-like fashion - as though a giant acidic tire has rolled over it. It is effecting the roof, hood and trunk area of the car. I have noticed other mistubishi galants (and eclipses) of the same year with similar paint peeling problems. *jb

The black paint on my 1998 mitsubishi galant es has worn off in an a typical pattern. The paint has come off in a grid-like fashion - as though a giant acidic tire has rolled over it. It is effecting the roof, hood and trunk area of the car. I have noticed other mitsubishi galants (and eclipses) of the same year with similar paint peeling problems. *nm

In november 2003, while driving between 20 to 25 mph, front passenger tire fell off, vehicle was towed to independent mechanic, who determined that ball joints failed. In april 2004 consumer received a recall letter notice concerning ball joint problem.*ak

Common OBD-II Error Codes

• P0720 [1] Output Speed Sensor Circuit Malfunction