Make : MITSUBISHI | Model : 3000GT | Year : 1991 |
Build Dates : 19900401 - 19910401 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 93V033000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19930603 | Date Received by ODI: 19930326 | Date Added to Database: 19930329 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: MITSUBISHI AMERICA | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | ||
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Component: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 3154 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
A CONDITION EXISTS THAT ALLOWS OIL TO LEAK FROM THE ALL WHEEL DRIVE TRANSFER CASE. LOW OIL LEVELS IN THE TRANSFER CASE CAN CAUSE BEARING DAMAGE AND FAILURE. |
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Consequence:
BEARING FAILURE IN THE TRANSFER CASE CAN RESULT INPOWER TRAIN LOCKUP WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, WHILE THE VEHICLE IS AT HIGHWAY SPEED.THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
INSTALL A C-RING TO TRANSFER CASE TO PREVENT OIL LEAKAGE, OR REPLACE TRANSFER CASE TO MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT OIL LEVELS IN THE TRANSFER CASE. |
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Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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