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Old 11-01-2004, 06:44 AM   #630 (permalink)
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Default Re: Transfer Case Officially Recalled

Originally Posted by RHDSCTA Whatever
Make : DODGE Model : STEALTH Year : 1991
Manufacturer : DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 93V033001 Recall Date : APR 02, 1993
Component: POWER TRAIN DRIVELINE
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 2700
Summary:
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.
Consequence:
BEARING FAILURE IN THE TRANSFER CASE RESULTS INPOWER TRAIN LOCKUP WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, WHILE THE VEHICLE IS AT HIGHWAY SPEED.THIS COULD CAUSE IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
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.
Notes:
SYSTEM: DRIVE TRAIN.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS; MODEL STEALTH RT TURBO.
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