Equipment recall 88E023000 · September 19, 1988
Mitsubishi Galant and Midas Midas
Heat shield was installed on lower side of muffler instead of the upper side.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
This is a recall of aftermarket equipment listed for the vehicles below. It applies only if the recalled part was installed on the vehicle.
- Summary
- Heat shield was installed on lower side of muffler instead of the upper side.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 88E023000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 19, 1988
- Filed by
- MIDAS INTERNATIONAL CORP.
- Owner notification
- September 12, 1988
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 156
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Midas Midas (model year not listed)
- Mitsubishi Galant (1985-1987): 1987, 1986, 1985
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