Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WHEELS | ||||||
| PE02013 | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 01/31/2002 | 06/03/2002 | TRANSFER CASE LOCKUP | 02V143002 | |
| Allege that the transfer case assembly locked up and/or was leaking lubricant. | ||||||
| PE02013 | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 01/31/2002 | 06/03/2002 | TRANSFER CASE LOCKUP | 02V143001 | |
| Allege that the transfer case assembly locked up and/or was leaking lubricant. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| WHEELS | |||
| 10/18/1999 | |||
| While driving on a dirt road, less than 10 mph, consumer thought that the left front tire was going flat. when examining the vehicle, the left front wheel was found to be cracked abuot 8-10 inches. the wheel has been taken to the dealership for inspection. please provide any further information. *ak | |||
| WHEELS - RIM | |||
| 08/11/2003 | 70000 | 2 | |
| The chrome was peeling off the rims, which caused the air in the tire to leak out while driving the vehicle. *jb the tires required air to be replaced every couple of days due to the leaky bead of the wheel. there were many other owners with the same problem. according to the dealer, two wheels had been replaced for this issue and the new ones have the same issue. *sc *jb | |||