Recall 02V-143
MITSUBISHI AMERICA recalled the 1991 to 1999 Mitsubishi 3000GT: Power train (transfer case (4-wheel drive)).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 02V-143
- Reported
- May 14, 2002
- Vehicles affected
- 15,000 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
On certain passenger vehicles, a condition exists that allows oil to leak from the all-wheel drive transfer case.
The risk
Low oil levels in the transfer case could cause bearing damage and result in drive train lockup, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the transfer case for indications of oil leakage or damage. Vehicles that have oil leakage will have the transfer case resealed and re-fill the transfer case to the proper level, or replaced the transfer case if there is evidence of damage. Owner notification is expected to begin december 9, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mitsubishi america at 1-[removed] or mitsubmishi caribbean at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Mitsubishi recall bulletin no. Sr-02-003. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Mitsubishi 3000GT 1991 to 1999