NHTSA recall 99V333001
Electrical System · Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Details
What's wrong: The battery cable harness can become heat damaged by the front exhaust manifold which could cause grounded circuits.
Why it matters: This circuit failure could cause any of the following to occur: (1) the engine will not start because the main fuse will blow if the power lead is grounded; (2) the low oil pressure warning lamp will illuminate if the signal wire is grounded; (3) the airconditioning system will become inoperative…
The fix: Dealers will remove and discard a metal manifold bracket (from galant models only - eclipse has no such bracket). Dealers will also inspect the harness. If the harness wires show no damage, the dealer will install a heat insulator along with heat resistant harness clips. If the harness wires do…
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse, 1999 Mitsubishi Galant, 2000 Mitsubishi Galant.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 99V333001.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.