NHTSA recall 93V033000
Power train › Driveline
Mitsubishi 3000GT
Reported Mar 26, 19933,154 vehicles affectedMITSUBISHI AMERICABuilt Apr 1, 1990 – Apr 1, 1991
The defect
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 remedy
Install a c-ring to transfer case to prevent oil leakage, or replace transfer case to maintain sufficient oil levels in the transfer case.