NHTSA recall 88E023000 · Equipment
Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Mitsubishi Galant
Reported Sep 19, 1988156 vehicles affectedMIDAS INTERNATIONAL CORP.Built Jul 1, 1988 – Jul 1, 1988
The defect
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 remedy
A heat shield will be installed on the upper portion of the muffler.