Mitsubishi 3000Gt (1991) – 02V143001

Defect Description For Recall

On Certain Passenger Vehicles, A Condition Exists That Allows Oil To Leak From The All-Wheel Drive Transfer Case.

Make Of Vehicle

MITSUBISHI

Model Of Vehicle

3000GT

Year

1991

Recall Campaign Number

02V143001

Component Description

Power Train:Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive)

Effect Of Defect

Low Oil Levels In The Transfer Case Could Cause Bearing Damage And Result In Drive Train Lockup, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.

Fix Defect

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.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Mitsubishi America

Start Of Manufacture

End Of Manufacture

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

15000

Date Owners Notified

20021209

Initiated By

Odi

Responsible Manufacturer

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

Date Report Received

20020514

Make Campaign Number

SR-02-003

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard