Transport CanadaCritical
2005 MITSUBISHI GALANTTransport Canada Recall #2008374
The official notice
Defect
On certain vehicles, the bracket that is the anchor point for the left rear fuel tank mounting strap may have been improperly formed during the manufacturing process. This may have caused the metal to spilt in the area where the bolt holds the fuel strap to the underside of the vehicle. In the event the tank is full of fuel and the vehicle is involved in a serious collision the bracket could break and the tank could drop down. This situation could result in a fuel leak and the possibility of a fire.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and if necessary install a reinforcement cap to the fuel tank bracket.
2,366 vehicles affectedMfr ref: SR08-005Updated June 10, 2026