On June 19, 2008, Mitsubishi Motors North America Inc. reported a recall of 73,000 2004 Mitsubishi Galant vehicles and 2005 Mitsubishi Galant vehicles because the ignition key interlock cable may allow the ignition key to be removed from the ignition switch when the gearshift is not in the park position. If the driver does not shift to park before removing the key and fails to engage the parking brake, the vehicle could roll, causing catastrophic injury from a car accident.

Mitsubishi dealers said they will inspect and correct the recalled Galant vehicles. Owners may contact Mitsubishi at 1-888-648-7820.

For more information, customers may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236, or visit safercar.gov.

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Campaign ID Number 08V276000, June 19, 2008.