Safety Recall NHTSA · 99V305001 Reported November 1, 1999

Mitsubishi americ/headlamp-windshield wiper switch

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. · Exterior Lighting · 98,817 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
99V305001
Manufacturer Campaign
SR-99-003
Component
Exterior Lighting
Vehicles Affected
98,817
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
November 1, 1999

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the column switch levers can become loose or break over time.

Safety Consequence

Loosening or cracking of the levers can cause directional lamps that do not self-cancel or operate, head lamps that do not turn off, windshield washers that operate continuously and/or windshield wipers that do not operate.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install a redesigned switch.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 99V305001 or campaign SR-99-003.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 99V305001

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 99V305001?

NHTSA recall 99V305001 was issued by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. on November 1, 1999. It addresses: Mitsubishi americ/headlamp-windshield wiper switch. The recall affects approximately 98,817 vehicles, with the defect involving the Exterior Lighting component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 99V305001 or the manufacturer campaign number SR-99-003. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.