Mitsubishi Galant recalls

The front passenger side air bag may suffer delayed deployment which in the worst case scenario could result in passenger injury

Fix: Affected vehicles will be recalled at which time the airbag will be replaced with a unit which complies with the correct deployment assessment criteria.

8 vehicles · built 1 Jan 1997 to 31 Dec 1997

Possibility that water could seep into the lower ball joints of the front suspension due to insufficient sealing

Fix: 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.

10,614 vehicles · built 1 Mar 1997 to 1 Mar 2000

It is possible that due to improper welding of the levelling valve on the fuel tank fuel may leak from this area.

Fix: Fit a new improved fuel tank.

100 vehicles · built 10 Mar 2000 to 10 Aug 2000

There is a possibility that due to water and dirt ingress into the lower arm ball joint the ball stud and joint case may suffer from premature wear. In the worst case the ball stud may come out of the ball joint case.

Fix: Recall affected vehicles inspect the lateral lower arm ball joints and replace if free play exceeds manufacturers specification.

5,189 vehicles · built 1 Jan 1993 to 31 Dec 1996

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.

Fix: Inspect the vehicles replace the fuel tanks if leaking and in cases where no abnormality is found apply a protector plate.

1,456 vehicles

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.

Fix: Recall affected vehicles to relocate nipple from intake manifold to resonator to avoid accumulation of combustion products.

1,878 vehicles · built 1 Jan 1998 to 31 Dec 1999