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Dan's VR-4 · 06-11-2002, 01:08 PM

lethal,
Why does that only say 1992? Did I miss something here?

Robk · 06-11-2002, 01:11 PM

YES!!!

Year: 1994 Make: DODGE Model: STEALTH Recall Date: 06/03/2002

Type of Report: Vehicle
Potential Number of Units Affected: 9000
Manufactured: / - /
Defect Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES BUILT BY MITSUBISHI MOTOR CORPORATION. A CONDITION EXISTS THAT ALLOWS OIL TO LEAK FROM THE ALL-WHEEL DRIVE TRANSFER CASE.
Consequence Summary:
LOW OIL LEVELS IN THE TRANSFER CASE COULD CAUSE BEARING DAMAGE AND RESULT IN DRIVE TRAIN LOCKUP, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective Summary:
A PROPOSED REMEDY AND OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE HAS NOT YET BEEN PROVIDED.

What do they mean by "A PROPOSED REMEDY AND OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE HAS NOT YET BEEN PROVIDED"?

dreadie · 06-11-2002, 01:20 PM

go to website, do a search for your specific year/make.... they are all there, however

Dan's VR-4 · 06-11-2002, 01:26 PM

Thanks people, I'll have to do my scavenging through thier site later on.

lethal_vr4 · 06-11-2002, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Dan's VR-4
lethal,
Why does that only say 1992? Did I miss something here?

I only searched on a '92. BTW I just called my local fuck-ups (opps I mean Mitusbishi dealer) and at first they said bring it in and they will fix it. But, when I asked exactly what they are going to do. They kinda gave me a run around then said that I had to wait until Mit. notified me before fixing the TC.

Lethal.

Matt -- HB Cali · 06-11-2002, 02:01 PM

I just called Huntington Beach Mitsu. and the new service manager there (litereally, as of 1 week) said he hadn't heard of it (obviously). He put me on hold and then came back and said that the recall depends on the last 8 digits of my VIN??

I was like, whatever.

So I gave him my last 8 and he said he'll call me back. This is going to be interesting.

Matt -- HB Cali · 06-11-2002, 02:11 PM

HE TOLD ME MINE ISN'T ONE OF THE ONE'S THAT'S GOING TO BE RECALLED BECAUSE OF THE VIN!! WHAT A BUNCH OF FUCKING BULLSHIT!! IF IT LEAKS IT SHOULD BE RECALLED, PERIOD. THE VIN IS JUST A F'ING NUMBER.

IT LOOKS LIKE MITSUBISHI HAS DECIDED TO FUCK US ALL ONCE AGAIN. THEY MIGHT AS WELL HAVE US BEND OVER SO THAT THEY CAN SHOVE THE POS X-FER CASE UP OUR ASSES SIDEWAYS. WHAT A BUNCH OF FUCKING BS. I WISH I COULD GET AHOLD OF THE F'ING MORONS AT MITSUBISHI WHO ORGAINIZED THIS F'D UP "RECALL." I'LL BET YOU THEY DID SOME SORT OF COST ANALYSIS AND DECIDED TO ONLY RECALL XX AMOUNT OF THEM SO THAT THEY WOULDN'T LOSE TOO MUCH $$. I WANNA GET A HOLD OF THAT NHTSA GUY AND SEE WHAT HE HAS TO SAY ABOUT THIS SHIT. ALL OF THEIR X-FER CASES LEAK, MINE INCLUDED, THAT'S NO SECRET. HOW THE FUCK CAN THEY ISSUE THE RECALL BASED ON THE VIN #?!?! SHIT, I SWEAR TO GOD I'M GOING TO DRIVE OVER THERE AFTER WORK AND DUMP A QUART OF X-FER CASE OIL ALL OVER THEIR SERVICE MANAGERS DESK. WELCOME TO YOUR NEW JOB.

lethal_vr4 · 06-11-2002, 02:11 PM

If they tell you they are going to do the recall, make sure you grill them as to what they are going to do.....

*edit* opps to late....

W3apon · 06-11-2002, 02:26 PM

The new safety recall is for ALL vehicles, 1991-1999.
Are safety recalls issued by the manufacturer or the NHTSA ?

Matt, call the NHTSA about this and see what they have to say.

Bret Brinkmann · 06-11-2002, 02:35 PM

Cryptic80 - I too switched to Red Line and mine also leaked. That is why I am currently rebuilding mine. YOu don't have to rebuild yours. Just replace the seals. Not just the axles seals, but the case seals too. To replace the axle seals you just have to remove the TC and CVs to access the seals. To replace the case seals requires the transaxle to be removed. If you or anyone else are interested do a search for Update on 6-speed dissasembly. It is a post I started a while back and I have listed all you should need to know. I also encourage others to post their experiences to make this as painless and cheap as possible. I am going to go add some more of my experiences after I post this.

Matt -- HB Cali - Calm down man. Mistu uses the last 8 digits to tell if your car is a VR-4, SL, or base, model. As well as where it was assembled, what items are equiped on it, and as a general ID for service history. NHTSA can't make Mitsu or Dodge start a recall. All they do is report their findings on a subject. It is up to Mistu/Dodge to issue a recall. Dealers usually don't issue a recall for a fluid leak regaurdless of the possible outcomes. I have never even heard of one. I saw a technical service bulliten on power steering pump noise but that was it. Plus the number of cars with this TC are relitively small compaired to the number of other types of vehicles. Which means the chance of getting sued is lower. So they will be bastards and take their chances. Because someone is going to have to die, have relitives/lawyers who think this is a possible cause of death, and then take them to court AND win. I know it's wrong but it's out of our hands. I would encourage all of you to replace the seals yourselves and be done with it.

06-11-2002, 01:11 PM	#122 (permalink)
Robk Forum user Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Milton, Ontario Trader Rating: (0)	YES!!! Year: 1994 Make: DODGE Model: STEALTH Recall Date: 06/03/2002 Type of Report: Vehicle Potential Number of Units Affected: 9000 Manufactured: / - / Defect Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES BUILT BY MITSUBISHI MOTOR CORPORATION. A CONDITION EXISTS THAT ALLOWS OIL TO LEAK FROM THE ALL-WHEEL DRIVE TRANSFER CASE. Consequence Summary: LOW OIL LEVELS IN THE TRANSFER CASE COULD CAUSE BEARING DAMAGE AND RESULT IN DRIVE TRAIN LOCKUP, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Corrective Summary: A PROPOSED REMEDY AND OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE HAS NOT YET BEEN PROVIDED. What do they mean by "A PROPOSED REMEDY AND OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE HAS NOT YET BEEN PROVIDED"? Last edited by Robk : 06-11-2002 at 01:20 PM.

06-11-2002, 02:11 PM	#127 (permalink)
Matt -- HB Cali Total Posts: 1,736,254 Join Date: May 2000 Location: Huntington Beach CA Drives: BPU '95 VR-4. Trader Rating: (19)	FUCK HE TOLD ME MINE ISN'T ONE OF THE ONE'S THAT'S GOING TO BE RECALLED BECAUSE OF THE VIN!! WHAT A BUNCH OF FUCKING BULLSHIT!! IF IT LEAKS IT SHOULD BE RECALLED, PERIOD. THE VIN IS JUST A F'ING NUMBER. IT LOOKS LIKE MITSUBISHI HAS DECIDED TO FUCK US ALL ONCE AGAIN. THEY MIGHT AS WELL HAVE US BEND OVER SO THAT THEY CAN SHOVE THE POS X-FER CASE UP OUR ASSES SIDEWAYS. WHAT A BUNCH OF FUCKING BS. I WISH I COULD GET AHOLD OF THE F'ING MORONS AT MITSUBISHI WHO ORGAINIZED THIS F'D UP "RECALL." I'LL BET YOU THEY DID SOME SORT OF COST ANALYSIS AND DECIDED TO ONLY RECALL XX AMOUNT OF THEM SO THAT THEY WOULDN'T LOSE TOO MUCH $$. I WANNA GET A HOLD OF THAT NHTSA GUY AND SEE WHAT HE HAS TO SAY ABOUT THIS SHIT. ALL OF THEIR X-FER CASES LEAK, MINE INCLUDED, THAT'S NO SECRET. HOW THE FUCK CAN THEY ISSUE THE RECALL BASED ON THE VIN #?!?! SHIT, I SWEAR TO GOD I'M GOING TO DRIVE OVER THERE AFTER WORK AND DUMP A QUART OF X-FER CASE OIL ALL OVER THEIR SERVICE MANAGERS DESK. WELCOME TO YOUR NEW JOB. Last edited by Matt -- HB Cali : 06-11-2002 at 02:15 PM.

06-11-2002, 02:35 PM	#130 (permalink)
Bret Brinkmann Gear Head Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Charlotte NC Drives: Rear wheels only... Trader Rating: (4)	Cryptic80 - I too switched to Red Line and mine also leaked. That is why I am currently rebuilding mine. YOu don't have to rebuild yours. Just replace the seals. Not just the axles seals, but the case seals too. To replace the axle seals you just have to remove the TC and CVs to access the seals. To replace the case seals requires the transaxle to be removed. If you or anyone else are interested do a search for Update on 6-speed dissasembly. It is a post I started a while back and I have listed all you should need to know. I also encourage others to post their experiences to make this as painless and cheap as possible. I am going to go add some more of my experiences after I post this. Matt -- HB Cali - Calm down man. Mistu uses the last 8 digits to tell if your car is a VR-4, SL, or base, model. As well as where it was assembled, what items are equiped on it, and as a general ID for service history. NHTSA can't make Mitsu or Dodge start a recall. All they do is report their findings on a subject. It is up to Mistu/Dodge to issue a recall. Dealers usually don't issue a recall for a fluid leak regaurdless of the possible outcomes. I have never even heard of one. I saw a technical service bulliten on power steering pump noise but that was it. Plus the number of cars with this TC are relitively small compaired to the number of other types of vehicles. Which means the chance of getting sued is lower. So they will be bastards and take their chances. Because someone is going to have to die, have relitives/lawyers who think this is a possible cause of death, and then take them to court AND win. I know it's wrong but it's out of our hands. I would encourage all of you to replace the seals yourselves and be done with it. __________________ When asked what the best thing to come out of Italy is, most Italians will tell you Ferrari.... But if you ask me it was Super Mario Brothers. 250 RWHP If you want the exploded views of both 5 and 6 speeds or pics e-mail me at SavagTiger@AOL.com. 94 VR-4 Panama Green Tan Interior RPS II, gutted cats, flipped BPV, 3SX control arms, 3SX shift bushings, Red Line, Auto-Meter. Rebuilt TC, transaxle, steering rack, heads, and turbos. 360cc's blue printened with in 1%. New short block. RWD convertion and welded rear end.

06-11-2002, 01:08 PM	#121 (permalink)
Dan's VR-4 <insert clever quip here> Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Florida Trader Rating: (2)	lethal, Why does that only say 1992? Did I miss something here?

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06-11-2002, 01:26 PM	#124 (permalink)
Dan's VR-4 <insert clever quip here> Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Florida Trader Rating: (2)	Thanks people, I'll have to do my scavenging through thier site later on.

06-11-2002, 02:01 PM	#126 (permalink)
Matt -- HB Cali Total Posts: 1,736,254 Join Date: May 2000 Location: Huntington Beach CA Drives: BPU '95 VR-4. Trader Rating: (19)	I just called Huntington Beach Mitsu. and the new service manager there (litereally, as of 1 week) said he hadn't heard of it (obviously). He put me on hold and then came back and said that the recall depends on the last 8 digits of my VIN?? I was like, whatever. So I gave him my last 8 and he said he'll call me back. This is going to be interesting.

06-11-2002, 02:11 PM	#128 (permalink)
lethal_vr4 NG '03 6th Floor Crew Join Date: Oct 2001 Drives: 92 VR4/ 01 Lightning Trader Rating: (57)	If they tell you they are going to do the recall, make sure you grill them as to what they are going to do..... edit opps to late....

06-11-2002, 02:26 PM	#129 (permalink)
W3apon Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Alberta, Canada Trader Rating: (0)	The new safety recall is for ALL vehicles, 1991-1999. Are safety recalls issued by the manufacturer or the NHTSA ? Matt, call the NHTSA about this and see what they have to say.