Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #02V143001

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02V143001 by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.. Includes 15,000 affected units, MITSUBISHI AMERICA/TRANSFER CASE OIL LEAKAGE, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain passenger vehicles, a condition exists that allows oil to leak from the all-wheel drive transfer case.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the transfer case for indications of oil leakage or damage. vehicles that have oil leakage will have the transfer case resealed and re-fill the transfer case to the proper level, or replaced the transfer case if there is evidence of damage. owner notification is expected to begin december 9, 2002. 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 america at 1-888-648-7820 or mitsubmishi caribbean at 1-787-251-8715.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 02V143001

Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2002-05-14T00:00:00

Subject: Mitsubishi america/transfer case oil leakage

Component: Power Train

Potentially Affected Units: 15,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SR-02-003

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain passenger vehicles, a condition exists that allows oil to leak from the all-wheel drive transfer case.

Consequence Summary: Low oil levels in the transfer case could cause bearing damage and result in drive train lockup, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect the transfer case for indications of oil leakage or damage. vehicles that have oil leakage will have the transfer case resealed and re-fill the transfer case to the proper level, or replaced the transfer case if there is evidence of damage. owner notification is expected to begin december 9, 2002. 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 america at 1-888-648-7820 or mitsubmishi caribbean at 1-787-251-8715.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-gede-9rwr~gusm

NHTSA ID: 02V143001

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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