NHTSA recall 02V-147 (02V147000)

electrical system recall reported May 29, 2002 - about 3,378 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 02V147000
Also written as: 02V-147
Reported: May 29, 2002
Vehicles affected: ~3,378
Component: electrical system

What is being recalled

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, ROUTING OF THE VEHICLE'S FRONT HARNESS CAN ALLOW IT TO COME IN CONTACT WITH A ROUGH EDGE, ALLOWING ABRASION. THIS COULD RESULT IN GROUNDED CIRCUITS.

Why it is dangerous

THERE COULD BE A LOSS OF STOP OR TURN SIGNAL LAMP OPERATION OR ENGINE HESITATION.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PROTECTOR, ELIMINATING ANY HARNESS CONTACT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 8, 2002. 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.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 02V-147 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Mitsubishi Galant - 2002

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