MITSUBISHI 3000GT 1991: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 93V033000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MITSUBISHI | 3000GT | 1991 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1993-06-03 | 1993-03-26 | 1993-03-29 |
Production Dates: 1990-04-01 - 1991-04-01
Manufacturers Involved: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Component: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 3154
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
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.
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.
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.
