NHTSA recall 98V-212 (98V212000)

exterior lighting recall reported September 8, 1998 - about 17,079 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 98V212000
Also written as: 98V-212
Reported: September 8, 1998
Vehicles affected: ~17,079
Component: exterior lighting

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. WHEN THE STOP LAMP SWITCH WAS ASSEMBLED, GREASE WAS INADVERTENTLY APPLIED TO THE CONTACT POINT. THIS CAN CAUSE THE CONTACT POINT TO HEAT UP CAUSING INTERNAL OPERATION ELEMENTS TO MELT ALLOWING THE SWTICH TO BECOME STUCK IN ON OR OFF POSITION.

Why it is dangerous

THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) WARNING LIGHT TO COME ON.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RELAY AND REPLACE THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCH.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 98V-212 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Mitsubishi Galant - 1994, 1995

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