Recall 88E023000
Engine And Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe — Mitsubishi · reported 19 Sep 1988 · 156 vehicles potentially affected
What's wrong
HEAT SHIELD WAS INSTALLED ON LOWER SIDE OF MUFFLER INSTEAD OF THE UPPER SIDE.
The risk
THE HEAT SHIELD ASSISTS IN DISSIPATION OF HEAT FROM THEUPPER PORTION OF THE MUFFLER. WITHOUT THE HEAT SHIELD, THE MUFFLER MIGHTCONTACT THE TRUNK OF THE CAR, DAMAGING THE CONTENTS.
The fix
A HEAT SHIELD WILL BE INSTALLED ON THE UPPER PORTION OF THE MUFFLER.
SYSTEM: REPLACEMENT MUFFLER, PART NUMBER 7519.VEHICLE CATEGORY: 1985-87 MITSUBISHI GALANT.NOTE: THIS RECALL WAS INITIATED BY MIDAS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION.ALLQUESTIONS SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO THIS CORPORATION OR ITS DEALERS.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Is this car's recall fixed?
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.
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