Transfer Case Officially Recalled - Page 15 - 3000GT/Stealth International Message Center

Bret Brinkmann · 06-12-2002, 09:51 AM

All 3/S's should be on recall for the brake hoses. You should have gotten something in the mail if your car is registered at a dealer.

As hard as it may be to get the dealer to recall something, when they do, they do it right. I would imagine that they would inspect for leakage, replace the seals and fill with fluid leaking or not, if it is leaking and there are signs of bearing wear (such as the wrrrrr noise described earlyer) you would be getting a new TC all together sense the dealer says these things are none serviceable. Which, not that I think about it, may be part of the reason there isn't a recall yet. With all the recall work I have done at Dodge we NEVER did any sort of parts swapping between customers because you never knew what kind of shape the old part was in and we didn't want any lawsuits for killing people or have to replace an engine or something. We always replaced the questionable parts with new ones. Weather or not the new parts were any better or not is questionable. But we didn't go parts swapping.

UnfairLobster · 06-12-2002, 10:18 AM

lol, not only have dealers not been notified yet, but mitsubishi apparently hasn't been notified either.

I just talked to both a dealer and called the main mitsubishi office for the usa. They all thought i was crazy

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Vern91 · 06-12-2002, 10:38 AM

It sucks to be me! My 95 was thrown into a pole last feb. because of this. Ya, the insurance company paid off the rest of the car and gave me the rest of the NADA value, but come on! That was my dream car!

MeTrzan · 06-12-2002, 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by lethal_vr4

Corrective Summary:
A PROPOSED REMEDY AND OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE HAS NOT YET BEEN PROVIDED.

This is probably why the dealers dont know anything yet.

neophytal · 06-12-2002, 11:14 AM

i was gonna take my car in for it today, but i guess ill wait seeing as how none of the other dealers know anything...

they told me just to bring my car in. *shrugs*

Krusher · 06-12-2002, 06:22 PM

My car has been off the road since it locked up about a month ago. It's in the tranny shop now and I've been calling Dodge Canada and the NHTSA trying ot get info but have come up with nothing so far. I'm going to call dodge again tomorrow with the NHTSA Campaign number (02V143002) and see what they have on that. I tried to order gears to fix it myself but I'm not sure if the 1995 stealth gears will fit the 94 housing. I might just leave the transfer case out and drive it as FWD untill more information is available on the recall. I'll post any updats I get when I call them tomorrow.

UnfairLobster · 06-12-2002, 08:14 PM

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Originally posted by Krusher
I might just leave the transfer case out and drive it as FWD untill more information is available on the recall. I'll post any updats I get when I call them tomorrow.

Don't do that, does not work well at all.

W3apon · 06-12-2002, 11:55 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Krusher
...I've been calling Dodge Canada and the NHTSA trying ot get info but have come up with nothing so far. I'm going to call dodge again tomorrow with the NHTSA Campaign number (02V143002) ....

Krusher the NHTSA is an American thing, for Canada we have to go through Transport Canada :http://www.tc.gc.ca/RoadSafety/recalls/recintro_e.htm
And they havent yet posted the same recall as the one for the NHTSA, I've called/emailed them about but havent gotten a response so far.

Deman · 06-13-2002, 03:46 AM

Hey W3apon...keep all of us Canadians updated...it will probably take quite longer since it is quite difficult for Transport Canada to actually do anything but issue stringent laws...oh well

D

fou · 06-13-2002, 04:22 AM

Will they service me? I have a leeking 6 speeds transfer in my 92!

06-12-2002, 09:51 AM	#141 (permalink)
Bret Brinkmann Gear Head Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Charlotte NC Drives: Rear wheels only... Trader Rating: (4)	All 3/S's should be on recall for the brake hoses. You should have gotten something in the mail if your car is registered at a dealer. As hard as it may be to get the dealer to recall something, when they do, they do it right. I would imagine that they would inspect for leakage, replace the seals and fill with fluid leaking or not, if it is leaking and there are signs of bearing wear (such as the wrrrrr noise described earlyer) you would be getting a new TC all together sense the dealer says these things are none serviceable. Which, not that I think about it, may be part of the reason there isn't a recall yet. With all the recall work I have done at Dodge we NEVER did any sort of parts swapping between customers because you never knew what kind of shape the old part was in and we didn't want any lawsuits for killing people or have to replace an engine or something. We always replaced the questionable parts with new ones. Weather or not the new parts were any better or not is questionable. But we didn't go parts swapping. __________________ 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.

06-12-2002, 10:18 AM	#142 (permalink)
UnfairLobster Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Northern IL Trader Rating: (0)	lol, not only have dealers not been notified yet, but mitsubishi apparently hasn't been notified either. I just talked to both a dealer and called the main mitsubishi office for the usa. They all thought i was crazy . __________________ '94 Blue Pearl Vr-4 K&N Aircharger - Borla Catback Exhaust - ATR Downpipe - 3" HighFlow Cat - HKS Turbo Timer - Blitz SBC-ID - TurboXS H34 BOV - '95 VR-4 Wheels - Kenwood Z828 headunit

06-12-2002, 11:14 AM	#145 (permalink)
neophytal former 3s owner :** Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: columbia, sc Trader Rating: (1)	i was gonna take my car in for it today, but i guess ill wait seeing as how none of the other dealers know anything... they told me just to bring my car in. shrugs __________________ ... .. . 93 vr4 - titanium silver metallic - bpu - sold

06-12-2002, 06:22 PM	#146 (permalink)
Krusher Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Vancouver Canada Trader Rating: (0)	My car has been off the road since it locked up about a month ago. It's in the tranny shop now and I've been calling Dodge Canada and the NHTSA trying ot get info but have come up with nothing so far. I'm going to call dodge again tomorrow with the NHTSA Campaign number (02V143002) and see what they have on that. I tried to order gears to fix it myself but I'm not sure if the 1995 stealth gears will fit the 94 housing. I might just leave the transfer case out and drive it as FWD untill more information is available on the recall. I'll post any updats I get when I call them tomorrow. __________________ 94 Stealth R/T TT Sold 2001 Honda RC51

06-13-2002, 03:46 AM	#149 (permalink)
Deman Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: London Ontario CANAD Drives: 92 Stealth Turbo Trader Rating: (0)	Keep us Canadians updated! Hey W3apon...keep all of us Canadians updated...it will probably take quite longer since it is quite difficult for Transport Canada to actually do anything but issue stringent laws...oh well D __________________ Enjoy the Ride...in AWD! 1992 Stealth Twin Turbo Firestorm Red Tan Leather OBX 3" Stainless Downpipe with Custom 3" exhaust (quad tip) NOT installed Blitz DSBC Blitz BOV (to atmosphere) Stillen Intake 3KGT Short Throw Shifter Snake Eyes Mod (John M's mod) Other modes of transportation: 1. 2005 Kawasaki Ninja 636 Pearl Magma Red (362 lbs and 131hp!!!) NOW STOLEN! 2. 2005 Ford Focus ZX5 (POS for the winter) "Some people are alive simply because it is illegal to kill them."

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06-12-2002, 10:38 AM	#143 (permalink)
Vern91 The Ex-Extremist Join Date: Feb 2001 Trader Rating: (0)	It sucks to be me! My 95 was thrown into a pole last feb. because of this. Ya, the insurance company paid off the rest of the car and gave me the rest of the NADA value, but come on! That was my dream car!

06-13-2002, 04:22 AM	#150 (permalink)
fou member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Gatineau, Quebec, Ca Drives: Stealth R/T TT Trader Rating: (7)	Will they service me? I have a leeking 6 speeds transfer in my 92! __________________ 92 Red Stealth RT/TT....to much to list.... 95 Pearl Yellow 3000GT ....sold.... Mitsubishi OEM parts Transmission Rebuild, Rack & Pinion, Half-Shaft, Aluminium Radiator You need them!!! I have them!!! FOU RACING Camber & Toe Bar Kits are now exclusively sold through Speedfreak Racing