The contact owns a 2000 Mitsubishi Galant. The contact stated that the turn signal switch detached from the vehicle when he attempted to activate the signal. In addition, the windshield wipers work intermittently. The dealer stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id numbers 99V305001, Mitsubishi recall number sr-99-003 (exterior lighting:turn signal:switch) and 99V305001 (visibility:windshield wiper/washer:switch/wiring). The failure mileage was 107,000.

- Bessemer, AL, USA

The contact owns a 2000 Mitsubishi Galant. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact discovered that the plastic piece in the turn signal lever snapped inside. Currently, the headlights, turn signals, and high beams do not work. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 99V305001 (visibility:windshield wiper/washer:switch/wiring). The current and failure mileages were 144,000.

- Madison, WI, USA

The contact owns a 2000 Mitsubishi Galant. While driving approximately 35 mph, the headlights illuminated without warning and would not dim. The contact stated that her turn signals were also inoperative. When the vehicle was turned off, the lights remained illuminated. The dealer stated that her VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 99V305001 (exterior lighting:headlights:switch) and (exterior lighting:turn signal:switch). The contact would have to repair the vehicle at her own expense. The dealer will install a redesigned switch. She is waiting to hear back from the dealer. The powertrain was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 146,000.

- Riverside, CA, USA

The contact owns a 2000 Mitsubishi Galant. While attempting to make a left turn, the turn signal switch snapped off when it was engaged. The switch is currently hanging by two wires. The dealer stated that her vehicle was not included in recall number 99V30500. The speed, purchase date, and NHTSA recall number were unknown. The current mileage was 94,000 and failure mileage was 85,000.

- Hixon, TN, USA

The lever that controlled the lights and turn signal was loose. This defect was recalled by the manufacturer. The repair was done in 2000, now the problem exist again. Owner has contacted the manufacturer and was told that this problem cannot be corrected again under the recall. Now the owner has to pay out of pocket. The over all problem with the turn signal switch has not completely been resolved. Provide further details. Consumer was charged for repairs.

- Coral Gables, FL, USA

When the left turn signal is turned on sometimes the headlights automatically go off. However, when turning turn signal switch off headlights come on.

- Washington, MD, USA

This Galant has a defective column switch lever that controls lights, turn signals and wipers. There was a recall on this item with a NHTSA campaign id number of 99V305001. Whereas, the lever fails causing the directional lamps to not self-cancel or operate, head lamps that do not turn off which causes the battery to die and windshield washers that operate continuosly or do not turn off. Dealer is supposed to replace the defective lever with a redisidned switch. The recall supposedly only affected Galants built between 05/1998 to 10/1999. My Galant was manufactured, according to Mitsubishi, in 11/1999. It is apparent that they continued to use this defective part past the 10/1999 cutoff date. The dealer and Mitsubishi have said that I must pay for the repair of this defective part. I am asking the NHTSA to investigate this dangerous defect further and extend the recall coverage to all 2000 Galant vehicles regardless of manufacturing date.

- Palm Springs, CA, USA