Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe
NHTSA recall 88E023000 · announced September 19, 1988 · Midas · 156 units affected
The problem
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.
What to do
A HEAT SHIELD WILL BE INSTALLED ON THE UPPER PORTION OF THE MUFFLER.
Notes
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
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.