NHTSA Recall 10V066000: Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe (engine and engine cooling)
MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,307 vehicles. It affects 2010 Mitsubishi Galant.
| NHTSA campaign | 10V066000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | SR-10-001 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › EXHAUST SYSTEM › MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE |
| Report received | February 25, 2010 |
| Owner notification | March 23, 2010 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
Atf in the presence of an ignition source may result in a potential fire hazard.
Remedy
Dealers will have the aft oil cooler pipe assembly inspected. If insufficient plating is found during inspection, the dealer will replace the aft 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 10V066000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mitsubishi Galant | 2010 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.