NHTSA Recall 14V365000
NHTSA Campaign Id 14V365000; Date: Jun. 25, 2014
If the oil seal dislodges, automatic transmission fluid (atf) may enter the transfer case assembly, reducing the atf pressure in the transmission, resulting in poor transmission shifting or the inability of the vehicle to be driven, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2007 Mitsubishi Outlander; 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander
Component: Power Train:automatic Transmission
Manufactured by: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 5
Recall Summary:
Mitsubishi motors north America, inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2007 and 2009 outlander vehicles. During servicing, the affected vehicles were repaired with replacement transfer case assemblies whose oil seal may come out of position.
How to Fix:
Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transfer assembly, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on July 30, 2014. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is sr-14-005.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 30, 2014
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