Power train: drivelineRecall 93V-033 · 1991 Dodge Stealth

CHRYSLER CORPORATION recall 93V-033 covers 2,700 1991 Dodge Stealth for a power train: driveline problem, reported to NHTSA on April 8, 1993.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected2,7001 model
ReportedApr 8, 1993Owners notified Sep 28, 1993
Complaints since35Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 93V033001 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.

What's wrong

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 RESULTS INPOWER TRAIN LOCKUP WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, WHILE THE VEHICLE IS AT HIGHWAY SPEED.THIS COULD CAUSE IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

What to do

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; MODEL STEALTH RT TURBO.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

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.

Background

The investigation behind this recall

  1. TRANSFER CASE LOCKUPEA92004 · closed Mar 26, 1993
    NHTSA