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Recall 98V020000: Sunroof Control Defect

Year: 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998
Make: MITSUBISHI
Model: 3000GT, GALANT, MIRAGE
Year of Recall: '98
Type of Report: Vehicle
Potential Number of Units Affected: 57294
Summary:

Vehicle Description: Passenger vehicles. After the ignition key is turned off, the sunroof immediately stops when opening the driver's door. This meets the requirements of FMVSS No. 118, "Power-operated Window Systems." However, the sunroof does not stop when the passenger's door is opened.

See note.

Mitsubishi has not submitted a corrective action for this noncompliance.

The manufacturer is petitioning NHTSA for a determination that this matter is inconsequential with respect to motor vehicle safety. The manufacturer is not obligated to conduct an owner notification and remedy campaign until NHTSA has resolved that the matter is consequential.