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 | |
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 | 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 | 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 | |||
| 10/14/2003 | 1 | ||
| While driving automatic transmission doesn't shift properly from the first gear to the second gear, won't shift, and makes noise. dealer notified. *ak | |||
| 09/01/2002 | |||
| While driving the vehicles transmission slipped into another gear. the dealer is aware of the problem. *nlm | |||
| 6 | 06/01/1999 | ||
| This car still has repeated transmission problems especially when shifting. i have plans to contact the manufacture because i am outraged.*ak | |||
| 07/20/1999 | |||
| When pulling out, vehicle lost all power causing vehicle to stall. *ak *yc | |||
| 05/05/1998 | |||
| While driving the dowel pins blew out, cracking the transmission . the transmission went through the clutch, blowing the thrust plate. dealer and manufacturer has been notified. *ak | |||
| 11/19/1996 | 5 | ||
| When shifting into reverse, gear would pop out of reverse. tried shifting into another gear & it would not move. had previously locked up in any gear. took to dealer & mechanic said clutch needed adjusting. the problem had reoccurred. *ak | |||
| 11/28/1995 | |||
| When the owner turns on the a/c drags down the transmission. tt | |||
| 12/15/1994 | 5 | ||
| Transmission gasket replaced. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT | |||
| 12/13/1998 | |||
| Recalls 98v-069.001/98v-069.000. yoke snapped in half and the driveshaft got disconnected after the transfer case recall repair work was performed. contacted manufacturer and cannot remedy the problem due to modifications on vehicle. provide further information. *ak | |||
| 08/22/1997 | |||
| Trasfer case failed/replaced under extended warranty. | |||
| 10/01/1997 | |||
| Transfer case is leaking, and has the potential of locking up on the highway. | |||
| Transfer case fuel leak; also fuel filter leak. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) | |||
| 11/07/1997 | 07/01/1997 | ||
| Metal cap in the end of the transfer case yoke cracked and was leaking fluid. | |||