Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Passenger Vehicles Built By Mitsubishi Motor Corporation For Daimlerchrysler, A Condition Exists That Allows Oil To Leak From The All-Wheel Drive Transfer Case.
Make Of Vehicle
DODGE
Model Of Vehicle
STEALTH
Year
1994
Recall Campaign Number
02V143002
Component Description
Power Train:Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive)
Effect Of Defect
Low Oil Levels In The Transfer Case Could Cause Bearing Damage And Result In Drive Train Lockup, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect The Transfer Case For Indications Of Oil Leakage. Vehicles That Have No Oil Leakage Will Have The Transfer Case Oil Changed. Vehicles That Have Oil Leakage Will Have The Transfer Case Resealed Or Replaced If Necessary. Owner Notification Is Expected To Begin December 2, 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 Daimlerchrysler At 1-800-853-1403.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Daimlerchrysler Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
9000
Date Owners Notified
20021202
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA Us, Llc)
Date Report Received
20020514
Make Campaign Number
B17