Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | ||||||||||||||||
| 98V069001 | MITSUBISHI AMERICA | from 05/15/1989 to 03/06/1998 | V (Vehicle) | 24275 | 04/20/1998 | ODI | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 03/26/1998 | 06/16/1998 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. lockup of the transfer case can occur due to insufficient lubrication. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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 | Owner notification is expected to begin april 20, 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 1-800-222-0037.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY - PEDAL/LINKAGE | |||||
| TSB9723015 | 12/01/1997 | 600571 | Information about improved automatic transaxle end clutch. *tt | 05/26/1998 | |
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
| TSB9622003R | 11/01/1996 | TSB9622003 | 50607 | Manual transaxle shift quality synchronizer kits. *tw | 05/27/1997 |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | ||||||
| RQ98007 | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 05/11/1998 | 08/28/1998 | TRANSFER CASE LEAKAGE | 98V168000 | |
| The transfer case of the all wheel drive (awd), mitsubishi galant, allegedly leaks oil causing one or more wheels to lockup; or the inability to transmit engine power to the drive wheels.the vehicles have the same transfer case design as the eclipse vehicles which have been recalled for the same alleged defect. | ||||||
| RQ98007 | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 05/11/1998 | 08/28/1998 | TRANSFER CASE LEAKAGE | 98V069000 | |
| The transfer case of the all wheel drive (awd), mitsubishi galant, allegedly leaks oil causing one or more wheels to lockup; or the inability to transmit engine power to the drive wheels.the vehicles have the same transfer case design as the eclipse vehicles which have been recalled for the same alleged defect. | ||||||
| RQ98007 | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 05/11/1998 | 08/28/1998 | TRANSFER CASE LEAKAGE | 98V168001 | |
| The transfer case of the all wheel drive (awd), mitsubishi galant, allegedly leaks oil causing one or more wheels to lockup; or the inability to transmit engine power to the drive wheels.the vehicles have the same transfer case design as the eclipse vehicles which have been recalled for the same alleged defect. | ||||||
| RQ98007 | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 05/11/1998 | 08/28/1998 | TRANSFER CASE LEAKAGE | 98V168002 | |
| The transfer case of the all wheel drive (awd), mitsubishi galant, allegedly leaks oil causing one or more wheels to lockup; or the inability to transmit engine power to the drive wheels.the vehicles have the same transfer case design as the eclipse vehicles which have been recalled for the same alleged defect. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 2 | ||
| 1990 mitsubishi eclipse with automatic transmission problems. consumer states that it has broken twice in his vehicle. he states that if this breaks it could cause a serious accident because the vehicle just stops and shuts off. *kb | |||
| 09/11/1998 | 2 | 07/01/1997 | |
| After making a complaint of noise in my drivetrain and then having the transmission and trasfer case serviced at a mitsubishi dealer who later told me that thier mechanics were not factory certified and was told after my car developed a problem that i would have to have my car towed one hundred miles to greenwood indiana were they had a factory certified mechanic to inspect my car my trasfer case on my car failed twice on first failure the case was replaced on the second faiure the transfer case locked up on the highway about 150 miles from were i had it serviced at the mitsubishi dealership in clarksville tennesse.at this point in time when the wheels locked up the gearshift lever on my car jerked violently and the transmissiion explodeed.throughing me into a ditch along the side of the highway and slamming my chest into the steering wheel.i was mildly bruised on my upper body.when i called the dealer they got in touch with the mitsubishi company.misubitshi told me on the phone that their engineer said that this could not happen.and would not help me find a way to resolve this problem.my car has been broken since i took it for service forthe original complaint.i believe since the transfer case is directly coupled to the transmission when it locked up it also locked up the transmission causing it to explode.mitsubitshi claimed this was not possible.i have the original parts at my house which can be inspected to confirm my beliefs and would be happy to turn them over to whomever is nessecary to resolve this conflict before this happens to some one else i believe from the violence of the failure that this problem could be possibly life threating to any driver of such a vehicle and that this problem should be investigated.i have just recently found your address to report this or i would have done so along timme ago.*ak | |||
| 10/12/1995 | |||
| Poor performance of the transmission had to replace the transmission 4 times. tt | |||
| 08/20/1993 | 1 | ||
| Premature wear of transmission gears due to defective macining. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT | |||
| Consumer noticed large amount of fluid under vehicle. dealer repaired transfer case twice, but vehicle was still leaking. dealrr refused to repair . please provide further information.*ak | |||
| 10/15/2000 | 1 | 09/01/2000 | |
| Transfer case lockups due to leakage of lubricants on this vehicle is well documented. dealer was notified of gear noise at 69000 miles but owner was told transfer case was ok. at that time there was inspection on recall # c9803txx. transfer case now very noisey and vibrates.*ak | |||
| 09/11/1998 | 2 | 07/01/1997 | |
| After making a complaint of noise in my drivetrain and then having the transmission and trasfer case serviced at a mitsubishi dealer who later told me that thier mechanics were not factory certified and was told after my car developed a problem that i would have to have my car towed one hundred miles to greenwood indiana were they had a factory certified mechanic to inspect my car my trasfer case on my car failed twice on first failure the case was replaced on the second faiure the transfer case locked up on the highway about 150 miles from were i had it serviced at the mitsubishi dealership in clarksville tennesse.at this point in time when the wheels locked up the gearshift lever on my car jerked violently and the transmissiion explodeed.throughing me into a ditch along the side of the highway and slamming my chest into the steering wheel.i was mildly bruised on my upper body.when i called the dealer they got in touch with the mitsubishi company.misubitshi told me on the phone that their engineer said that this could not happen.and would not help me find a way to resolve this problem.my car has been broken since i took it for service forthe original complaint.i believe since the transfer case is directly coupled to the transmission when it locked up it also locked up the transmission causing it to explode.mitsubitshi claimed this was not possible.i have the original parts at my house which can be inspected to confirm my beliefs and would be happy to turn them over to whomever is nessecary to resolve this conflict before this happens to some one else i believe from the violence of the failure that this problem could be possibly life threating to any driver of such a vehicle and that this problem should be investigated.i have just recently found your address to report this or i would have done so along timme ago.*ak | |||
| 01/04/2000 | 1 | 01/01/1990 | |
| After returning the vehicle to a dealer becasue of a recall for a leaking transfer case, i was told that the rack and pinion assembly was leaking. they said this could result in a loss of steering, which is just as serious as the transfer case problem. is this a widespread defect? should this be fixed under a recall? the cost to repair it was estimated at about $1400 *ak | |||
| 02/11/1999 | 1 | ||
| Consumer denied recall repair by dealership and charged for repair. mjs (98v-069) | |||
| Vehcile was involved recall 98v069001, in which the remedy did not correct the problem. while driving on the highway the transfer case locked up, causing the wheels to lock up. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| 08/01/1995 | |||
| Vehicle is experiencing the same problem that the 1990-1998 mitsubishi galant recall on transfer case; dealer notified and will not honor recall without cost to the consumer. *ak | |||
| Ea98-002; driving at aprroximately 50-55 mph consumer went to accelerate , engine did not speed up, kept applying accelerator, but did not speed up, almost resulting in an accident , dealer replaced transmission. *ak | |||
| 05/01/1997 | 2 | 04/28/1997 | |
| Transfer case leak. | |||
| 05/01/1997 | 05/21/1994 | ||
| Transfer case yoke leaked fluid through brass plug. because of the leakage through the brass plug the transfer case became defective and might lock up, resulting in uncontrollable 4-wheel skid. | |||
| 2 | 08/20/1996 | ||
| Transfer case yoke leaking. | |||
| 08/05/1997 | |||
| Transfer case is prone to leak and sudden seizure. | |||
| 11/15/1996 | |||
| Continuous leaking originating from the transfer case, could lead to driveshaft lockup. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 04/28/1998 | |||
| When a recall for vehicle was received the repair work has already been done. hence, while leaving garage after minor repairs had been completed, the steering wheel started vibrating back and forth at speed approximately 40mph and then reduced speed to approximately 25mph, made it home. while transporting vehicle back to garage for inspection of problem at speed approximately 5-10mph, one block away from destination, the axle broke. dealer has not informed consumer of a recall on this component. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT - SEAL | |||
| Whle parked noticed a large amount of fluid under vehicle. dealer repaired transfer case seal twice,but vehicle still leaks. dealer refused to repair. pleasse provide further information.*ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT | |||
| 02/11/1995 | |||
| Drive shaft broke while driving causing the rear wheels to lock up. tt | |||
| 02/11/1995 | 1 | ||
| Driveshaft broke, causing rear wheels to lock up, resulting in loss of control. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 11/18/1992 | 2 | ||
| Transmission experienced slipping. *slc | |||
| POWER TRAIN - TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) | |||
| 03/23/1998 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle experienced failure of the tranfer case prior to recall notice, causing wheels to lock up. (attorney for consumer) *yc | |||
| 10/22/1998 | 1 | ||
| Visual inspection of transfer case performed and no leak found. after visual inspection transfer case leaking and dealer refuses to do recall repair. | |||
| 05/22/1998 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle experienced failure of recall component (transfer case) prior to notice which caused extensive damage to the transmission components. | |||
| 02/02/1998 | 1 | 05/13/1997 | |
| Transfer case was leaking fluid from the rear drive shaft yoke. | |||
| 04/01/1994 | |||
| Transfer case leaks. | |||