Recall 10V066000: Inspect/Replace A/T Cooler Pipe

VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):

Mitsubishi/Galant 2010

MANUFACTURER: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

MFR'S REPORT DATE: February 02, 2010

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V066000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A

COMPONENT: Engine and Engine Cooling: Exhaust System: Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 2307

SUMMARY:
Mitsubishi is recalling certain model year 2010 Galant vehicles. The automatic transmission oil cooler pipe assembly on some vehicles may have insufficient plating to prevent corrosion, if the pipe should develop a hole due to corrosion, automatic transmission fluid leakage may occur.

CONSEQUENCE:
ATF in the presence of an ignition source may result in a potential fire hazard.

REMEDY:
Dealers will have the ATF oil cooler pipe assembly inspected. If insufficient plating is found during inspection, the dealer will replace the ATF oil cooler pipe assembly with new parts containing appropriate anti-corrosion plating. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during March 2010. Owners may contact Mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037.

NOTES:
Owners may also 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.