Recall - Transfer Case Leakage: Overview
No.: SR-02-0031DATE: December, 2002
MODEL: 1991-99 3000GT VR-4
SUBJECT:
TRANSFER CASE LEAKAGE
- SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN
PURPOSE
This bulletin is to inform Mitsubishi Motors dealers of a safety recall on some 1991 - 1999 3000GT VR-4 vehicles. This safety recall involves leakage of transfer case oil and possible subsequent damage and failure of the transfer case. Transfer case failure could cause the vehicle's drive wheels to lock up and possibly result in a loss of vehicle control.
Mitsubishi Motors has developed recall procedures for repairing these vehicles, which are included in this bulletin.
AFFECTED VEHICLES
1991-1999 3000GT VR-4
CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION
A letter will be sent to all owners of affected vehicles instructing them to bring their vehicle to their Mitsubishi Motors dealer to have the transfer case inspected for leakage and damage and repaired as necessary. A copy of the customer notification letter appears later in this bulletin.
REQUIRED OPERATIONS
Before starting the PROCEDURE section of this bulletin, CHECK ON THE WARRANTY SUPERSCREEN to verify that the vehicle is an affected VIN for this campaign and that this campaign procedure has not already been completed.
NOTE:
Some of the affected vehicles may be in your dealership's used vehicle inventory This recall campaign should be performed on these vehicles before retail delivery. This recall should also be performed on any affected vehicle that might be in for service.
REPAIR SUMMARY
Inspect the transfer case for leakage. If it is not leaking, change the transfer case fluid. If there is leakage, re-seal the transfer case with the Repair Kit as instructed in this bulletin. If the transfer case is cracked or if there is internal gear damage, replace the transfer case. (Refer to the PARTS INFORMATION section of this bulletin for details regarding ordering a new transfer case.)
PARTS INFORMATION
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Claims for this campaign must be entered as Recall Type "C" claims on your Diamond Network Service Menu. Sample claim screens are shown on the next pages.