NHTSA Recall 02V143002
NHTSA Campaign Id 02V143002; Date: May. 14, 2002
Low oil levels in the transfer case could cause bearing damage and result in drive train lockup, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1991 Dodge Stealth; 1992 Dodge Stealth; 1993 Dodge Stealth; 1994 Dodge Stealth; 1995 Dodge Stealth; 1996 Dodge Stealth
Component: Power Train:transfer Case (4-wheel Drive)
Manufactured by: Daimlerchrysler Corporation
Affected Units:: 9,000
Recall Summary:
On certain passenger vehicles built by Mitsubishi motor corporation for daimlerchrysler, a condition exists that allows oil to leak from the all-wheel drive transfer case.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect the transfer case for indications of oil leakage. Vehicles that have no oil leakage will have the transfer case oil changed. Vehicles that have oil leakage will have the transfer case resealed or replaced if necessary. Owner notification is expected to begin December 2, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Recall Notes:
Daimlerchrysler recall no. B17. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 2, 2002
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