Transfer Case Officially Recalled

[jeremyk]

FYI-

Technically, the output shaft is part of the transmission, not the transfer case. If your splines are stripped, you'll need a new output shaft and I doubt that will be covered in any type of recall.

[1991_PearlVR4]

I have the same problem as VR4-Maniac.
Who is to say that the female part of the transfer case didnt let go causing the output shaft to strip.
Maybe that is why there are 100's of people who have problems with there output shafts suddenly stripping.

I think if the transfer case has been recalled, it should cover parts that are dirrectly affected by it.
I just purchased a new female input and a new output shaft from Kormex. I am hopping to get reimbursed for at least the female input on the transfercase.
i have a 1991 VR4. Has anybody had any luck getting new Transfer cases??? I am gonna try and call some dealers tomorrow and see what i can get done.

If anybody has any "magic" numbers that i can call to get free transfer case parts, please let me know.
-Rex

[Krusher]

After emailing Chrysler Canada asking them what they are doing about our problem they replied with this...


We have received your email further to your telephone contact with our Customer Assistance Centre regarding your 1994 Dodge Stealth R/T.

The time and effort you took to communicate your opinion is appreciated. Comments of the kind offered in your note are always a welcomed and important way of getting feedback. It is a help in providing the greatest possible satisfaction for customers.

As previously advised, your vehicle does not require service for any recall campaign issued by DaimlerChrysler Canada at this time. We have ensured that your address is current on our database. Should your vehicle be involved in a future campaign, you will be notified by mail. If your address changes, please notify us by calling 1-800-373-1474.

Thank you for taking the time to email DaimlerChrysler Canada.



Dealing with them is a waste of time and I think it's just about time to involve lawyers or media. I'll try emailing them a bit more and then maybe call the local TV Station.

[gto_tt]

Originally posted by lethal_vr4
This is the email I wrote to the manager of the service department here in town... Feel free to use it if you want. You would be surprised how quick they called my after they relealized that I would take legal action in the event of an accident.

Lethal
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There is an OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL (campaign recall # 02V143001) on my 1992 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR4. Information regarding this recall can be found at http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/proble...s/central2.cfm

I would like to inform you in writing that the only way that a recall can appear on the NHTSA web site is if the manufacturer submits the recall notice.

I own a 3000GT VR4 as covered under the recall. This vehicle is my primary form of transportation and as the transfer case is defective poses a DIRECT physical danger to me, my passengers and to others on the road. An official recall has been declared and I would like you to contact those in charge of the recall and ask when the parts/fix will be available and when I as an owner will be notified.

I would also like to inform you that should an accident occur after the recall has been posted as a direct result of a transfer case failing I will take legal action, as the recall has been posted but no action has yet been taken by Mitsubishi to correct this dangerous problem.


Thank you,

This is really getting on my nerves. I just posted a modified version of the above email to DOTARS in Australia. The outcome here basically depends on the outcome in the USA, but I'll do my best to put my $0.02c in

[93BlackVR4]

Does anyone know about how long my tired old xfer case will turn after I drain the oil out? Hehe

[rt turbo]

what ever ended up happening with this recal? anyone get paid?

[Mark Hindelang]

this may have been covered, but i wanted to ask again.
this covers stealths too right, sincebasically it is the same car.

i have 92tt

thanks

[Mitsu3kGTVRpho]

Originally posted by Mark Hindelang
this may have been covered, but i wanted to ask again.
this covers stealths too right, sincebasically it is the same car

it should be for stealths also, although when i got mine done i had my friend w/ a '93 stealth tt call the same mitsubishi and they told him to go to dodge

he does have a canadian model not sure if that changes anything

[Krusher]

Transport Canada also has a recall number for canadian made cars. And it does include Stealths.

[gto_tt]

Here is the situation in Australia. If they are telling the truth, It looks like Mitsubishi Japan has decided to act. Chances are that if the issue gets resolved in Australia by early November, you guys will hear some (hopefully good) news around the same time.

Judging by the e-mail below though, they may decide not to issue a recall in here.

good luck.
Steve

Our parent company (Mitsubishi Motors Corporation in Japan) is currently
investigating if Australian GT3000 vehicles are affected. We expect advice
early Nov 2002.

Until advice is received we can not comment any further.

Regards,

Mitsubishi Customer Assistance
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