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 | 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 | 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. | ||||||
| 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 | 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. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| 1992 mitsubishi eclipse needs a new transmission, new engine, and cooling system. **cc *nm | |||
| 03/01/1997 | 1 | 12/15/1995 | |
| Transmission locked up almost, causing a collision. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 03/01/2007 | 73000 | 2 | 01/01/2007 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1992 mitshubishi eclipse. after visiting the nhtsa website noticed recall#98v069001 was related to this vehicle concerning power train:automatic transmission. also. there was a leak coming from the transfer case. the dealer stated that there was no recall related to this vehicle. the failure mileage was 73,000, and the current mileage was 73,500. *ak | |||
| Car will go for a very short distance when you take off, then car won't move when you put your foot on the gas pedal. took to a transmission shop. they said it was something internal in the transmission. just to take it apart would cost $375. after that, it could cost anywhere from $1100 to $2200 to fix.this car has had problems since we purchased it. by the time we finish putting money into it, we will have spent more for repairs than we did to buy the car. if there are any parts that should be recalled, i would like to know before i put anymore money into this car.*ak | |||
| 08/21/2000 | 2 | ||
| Dealership refused to replace damaged parts that caused other problems with vehicle. vehicle was involved in an accident, and transmission will not allow vehicle to move. vehicle is located at dealership. part failed and caused the vehicle to lock up. *ak the passenger lap belt for seat belt failed. *yh | |||
| 08/03/2000 | 1 | ||
| The transmission is making a whining noise. it has no power when taking off from a stop and does not gain any speed. both times computer failed i was driving in traffic and the car just stopped running and would not restart. | |||
| 10/01/1997 | 3 | 11/29/2000 | |
| While driving about 30 mph vehicle wouldn't go faster, and transmission had been replaced before. *ak the owner stated that the transmission was replace three times and this problem should be looked it. *yh | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT | |||
| 02/02/2000 | |||
| Dealer refused to honor recall because consumer refused to allow them to do extra work which would be at consumer's cost. consumer informed dealer all he wanted them to do was what it said in the manufacturer's recall notice. *ak | |||
| 05/14/1999 | |||
| Received recall #98069001. took vehicle to dealer. was informed work was already done. checked with another dealer & work was not done. told other dealer to inspect & complete recall on vehicle. the transfer case was leaking badly. *ak | |||
| 05/14/1999 | |||
| Took vehicle to dealer under recall. was informed the work already done. took to another dealer & was informed work was not done. was told by previous dealer that byjust inspecting vehicle,he completed recall work. also, transfer case is leaking badly. manufacturer ignored owner of the vehicle. owner is upset & would like to have the work done on the transfer case. *ak | |||
| 02/01/1997 | 10/06/1992 | ||
| Transmission/transfer case failure. | |||
| Dealer refused to perform recall repairs 98v- 69000, transfer case, because of problem that exists within the transmission. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| 03/01/1996 | 2 | 03/21/1997 | |
| Transfer case yoke failed, both original and factory installed replacement. | |||
| 02/02/1992 | |||
| Transfer case leak. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 09/21/2001 | 1 | 10/01/1992 | |
| While having left rear tire taken off at tire retailer, rear axle fell off onto the ground, had no prior warnings, and no rust on vehicle.*ak *nlm | |||
| 08/19/1998 | |||
| While driving the vehicle about 48 mph, a loud clicking sound came from the transmission area. when taken to dealership, dealer stated that the mounting bolts on the axle retaining sheared off. the vehicle is being repaired at owner's expense. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 05/01/2011 | 130000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 1992 mitsubishi eclipse. the contact stated that burning fumes were emmitted into the vehicle . the vehicle was taken to a local shop who diagnosed that the seal was leaking out of the transfer case, in order to repair the failure they had to replaced the seals. the dealer was contacted who made him aware that the vehicle was not included on a recall nhtsa campaign id number: 98v069001 (component: power train:automatic transmission). the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure.the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 130,000. pm | |||
| 1 | |||
| The transmission block is slipping causing the vehicle to jerk forward. nlm | |||
| POWER TRAIN - TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) | |||
| 03/01/2007 | 73000 | 2 | 01/01/2007 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1992 mitshubishi eclipse. after visiting the nhtsa website noticed recall#98v069001 was related to this vehicle concerning power train:automatic transmission. also. there was a leak coming from the transfer case. the dealer stated that there was no recall related to this vehicle. the failure mileage was 73,000, and the current mileage was 73,500. *ak | |||
| 3 | |||
| The vehicle developed an oil leak. the consumer was never contacted about a recall related to this failure and requested assistance in replacing defective parts (recall # 98v0069001). the tire belts of three tires broke. the tires were under one year old and had 37,000 miles on them. the dealer refused to give the consumer a credit for the defective tires (goodyear concorde) ( reference# 10011917-nvs216gh). *scc *nlm | |||
| 07/20/2001 | 1 | ||
| Owner replaced transfer case because of lock up. mitsubishi claims the recall was done and they are not liable for damage when in fact the part was only inspected and not deemed a rish at that time. they are now refusing service unless the broken part is placed back on the vehicle and the vehicle is towed to a dealership. | |||
| 02/02/1998 | 03/01/1997 | ||
| The transfer case is leaking, cause unknown. *ak | |||