Recall 98V-168
MITSUBISHI AMERICA recalled the 1992 to 1995 Mitsubishi Expo and 1 other model: Power train (automatic transmission).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 98V-168
- Reported
- July 22, 1998
- Vehicles affected
- 9,560 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: all wheel drive passenger vehicles. Lockup of the transfer case can occur due to insufficient lubrication.
The risk
This condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the vehicles for adequacy of the transfer case oil volume, transfer case oil leakage, and operational degradation of the transfer case mechanism. If oil volume is insufficient, the appropriate amount of oil will be added. If there is transfer case oil leakage, affected components will be replaced. If the transfer case shows operational degradation, the transfer case will be replaced.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification began september 25, 1998. 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 at 1-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Mitsubishi Expo 1992 to 1995
- Mitsubishi Galant 1990 to 1992