Transfer Case Officially Recalled

[mitsu_3000gtvr4]

hey my t case is screwed i dont suppose anyone would tell me the transfer case recall number and the details of it cause i dont have much time at all to look through 64 pages id really appreciate if someone could im this to me thanks a lot please help

[Mark Hindelang]

take it to a dealership, and they'll know what to do. i know i didn't help with the number, but they'll be able to give it to ya

[Sean Johnson]

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.

[Audiophobe]

Just bring it do the dealership. You don´t need a number. They absolutely have to check it anyway, and they further need to check if the car has had the recall done already so don´t worry about the number. But you do need to insist on a new TC and not a fix. Tell them that you hear whirling and grinding sounds and make it sound bad.

[Jason20_03]

does this only apply to stealths? or are vr4s included in the recall?

[Jason20_03]

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[Sean Johnson]

Originally Posted by Jason20_03

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I know it's a lot to read through.

[moeras]

Originally Posted by Sean Johnson

I know it's a lot to read through.

Hello everybody.
I just got a '95 VR-4 last night.
Does this thread applies to me???
let me know so I can take a look.

Thanks,
-Erasmo

[smokinstorm]

My 93TT is going in next week for a rebuild or replacement of the transfer case. They checked it and oil is literally pouring out of it. I talked to the mechanic and he told me that he'd do everything possible to get me a new unit but they were very strict on the replacement of it. Some gear or something has to be damaged in order for them to have to replace it. I'm going to try to slip him a 50 or something and have him chip one of the gears. I want a new transfer case, not my current one rebuilt.

[Audiophobe]

Originally Posted by smokinstorm

My 93TT is going in next week for a rebuild or replacement of the transfer case. They checked it and oil is literally pouring out of it. I talked to the mechanic and he told me that he'd do everything possible to get me a new unit but they were very strict on the replacement of it. Some gear or something has to be damaged in order for them to have to replace it. I'm going to try to slip him a 50 or something and have him chip one of the gears. I want a new transfer case, not my current one rebuilt.

It is very important that you tell them that you hear a "whiring sound" and sometimes a grinding sound. The service rep "asked me" if I heard those sounds. I said no and he said "yes you did" (wink wink) and that garentteed me a new TC case.
The wierd thing is that I was told that it's the same TC case, that is, no improvements to eliminate or avaoid the problem from recurring. Is that true? And if it is true, if the problem recurs, is it still a warrantee issue, or one replacement and you're done?