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NHTSA recall 98V069001

Power Train · Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

March 26, 1998report date
24,275units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details

What's wrong: Lockup of the transfer case can occur due to insufficient lubrication.

Why it matters: This condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix: Dealers will inspect the vehicles for adequacy of the transfer case oil volume, transfer case oil leakage, and operational degradation of the transfer case mechanism. If oil volume is insufficient, the appropriate amount of oil will be added. If there is transfer case oil leakage, affected…

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All model years NHTSA lists

1990 Mitsubishi Eclipse, 1991 Mitsubishi Eclipse, 1992 Mitsubishi Eclipse, 1993 Mitsubishi Eclipse, 1994 Mitsubishi Eclipse, 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse, 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse, 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse, 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 98V069001.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.