Defect Description For Recall
A Condition Exists That Allows Oil To Leak From The All Wheel Drive Transfer Case. Low Oil Levels In The Transfer Case Can Cause Bearing Damage And Failure.
Make Of Vehicle
MITSUBISHI
Model Of Vehicle
3000GT
Year
1991
Recall Campaign Number
93V033000
Component Description
Power Train:Driveline
Effect Of Defect
Bearing Failure In The Transfer Case Can Result Inpower Train Lockup Without Prior Warning, While The Vehicle Is At Highway Speed.This Could Result In A Loss Of Vehicle Control And An Accident.
Fix Defect
Install A C-Ring To Transfer Case To Prevent Oil Leakage, Or Replace Transfer Case To Maintain Sufficient Oil Levels In The Transfer Case.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mitsubishi America
Start Of Manufacture
19900401
End Of Manufacture
19910401
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
3154
Date Owners Notified
19930603
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Date Report Received
19930326