Galant ES V6-3.0L SOHC (2000)
Technical Service Bulletin # SR-99-003
Date: 991201
Recall - Column Switches for Lights/Wiper
NO.: SR-99-003
DATE: December, 1999
MODEL: See Below
SUBJECT:
COLUMN SWITCH RECALL
PURPOSE
Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America, Inc. (MMSA) is voluntarily recalling affected vehicles to replace the L/H column switch, and on some vehicles, also
the R/H column switch.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
L/H Column Switch (Headlight/Turn Signals)
It is possible that the headlight, dimmer, and turn signal switch may not operate properly, causing the headlights to remain on even when turned to the off
position and the directional signals may not operate or self cancel. It is also possible for the switch lever to become detached from the steering column.
This repair is required for ALL affected vehicles built from May 18, 1998 through October 1, 1999.
R/H Column Switch (Wipers)
On vehicles built between June 21, 1999 and October 1, 1999, the windshield wiper/washer switch may not properly operate the windshield wipers or
washers and in some cases the lever may become detached from the steering column. This repair is required for affected vehicles (All Galant vehicles
and Eclipse vehicles WITHOUT rear wiper) built between June 21, 1999 and October 1, 1999.
AFFECTED VEHICLES
1999-2000 Galant
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Vehicles built between 5/18/98 and 6/20/99 [VINs: - XE001001 to - YE014922] require a new L/H column switch.
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Vehicles built between 6/21/99 and 10/1/99 [VINs: - YE014923 to - YE047493] require BOTH a new L/H column switch and a new R/H
column switch.
2000 Eclipse
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Vehicles built between 4/27/99 and 6/20/99 VINs: - YE001005 to - YE002028] require a new L/H column switch.
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Vehicles WITHOUT REAR WIPER built between 6/21/99 and 10/1/99 VINs: - YE002029 to - YE047499] require BOTH a new L/H column
switch and a new R/H column switch.
CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION
A letter will be sent to all owners of affected vehicles telling them to bring their vehicle to their Mitsubishi Motors dealer to have the L/H and, in some
cases, the R/H column switch(es) replaced with improved parts. A sample copy of the customer notification letter appears at the end of this bulletin. All
affected VINS will be indicated on the Warranty SuperScreen, so dealers may perform inspection/repair regardless of whether a customer has received a
recall notification letter.
DEALER ACTION SUMMARY
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REPLACE L/H SWITCH ONLY: Replace the L/H switch (headlight/turn signal/dimmer) on all 1999 & 2000 Galant and 2000 Eclipse vehicles built
between May 18, 1998 and June 20, 1999.
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REPLACE BOTH L/H & R/H SWITCHES: Replace BOTH the L/H (headlight/turn signal/dimmer) and R/H (wiper) on all 1999 & 2000 Galant
vehicles and on 2000 Eclipse vehicles WITHOUT REAR WIPER built between June 21, 1999 and October 1, 1999.
QUICK CHECK TO DETERMINE IF A VEHICLE IS INVOLVED IN THE CAMPAIGN AND IF SO, WHAT REPAIRS ARE REQUIRED.
DO NOT begin work on any vehicles without first validating that the vehicle in question is actually involved in the recall and what repair procedures is
applicable.
Whether the customer's campaign notification letter is available or not, you should check the vehicle's VIN on the Warranty SuperScreen to verify that
the vehicle is involved in the campaign and to obtain the correct campaign number.
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If the campaign operation number is: C0001AXX = 1 switch campaign The vehicle must have only the L/H (headlight, turn signal) switch
replaced.
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If the campaign operation number is: C0002AXX = 2 switch campaign These vehicles must have BOTH the L/H (headlight, turn signal) and
R/H (wiper) switches replaced.
