Power train: drivelineRecall 93V-033 · 1991 Mitsubishi 3000gt
MITSUBISHI AMERICA recall 93V-033 covers 3,154 1991 Mitsubishi 3000gt for a power train: driveline problem, reported to NHTSA on March 26, 1993.
Source: NHTSA recall 93V033000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
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.
The risk
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.
The fix
INSTALL A C-RING TO TRANSFER CASE TO PREVENT OIL LEAKAGE, OR REPLACE TRANSFER CASE TO MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT OIL LEVELS IN THE TRANSFER CASE.
SYSTEM: DRIVE TRAIN.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS, VR-4.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from April 1, 1990 to April 1, 1991. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- TRANSFER CASE LOCKUPNHTSA