Transfer Case Officially Recalled - Page 68 - 3000GT/Stealth International Message Center

viva le greg · 06-23-2006, 09:09 AM

im in md, i got the recall done in DE however because i was living in salisbury and the closest mitsu dealership that did recalls was in Dover, DE, a place called Winner Mitsubishi

their phone number is 302 734 8200 ask for the service department when u call....

hope that helps

Colt45_GTO · 06-23-2006, 12:04 PM

does this include ALL 3kgt/gto's worldwide?

enigma9o7 · 06-23-2006, 04:19 PM

Colt45, I don't think so. It's a NHTSA safety recall, NHTSA is the National Highway & Transportation Safety Agency (or something like that) and the nation it's referring to is the United States. There may be recalls in other countries... if youc an't find any info here check on gtouk

Colt45_GTO · 06-24-2006, 05:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by enigma9o7

check on gtouk

lol dont swear at me

how about i send mine over? lol

ParabelluM · 07-24-2006, 10:25 AM

Hi there!

Got 1994 Mitsubishi VR4 recently, and a new member here (at forum).

I've read this topic, not all of the pages, but can someone tell me if this recall is valid for the cars, that got Salvage ertificate in US, but now are in other country?

I mean, here where I live this Salvage sertificate doesn't "work" and the car is Run & Drive. (insurance company send this car to salvage yard).

Are local representatives from Mitsubishi obliged to perform this recall on this particular car or/and will they refuse cause of Salvage Sertificate?

Digitally yours,
ParabelluM

Sean Johnson · 07-24-2006, 10:37 AM

Hey, I don't think a salvaged title will make a difference. Reason is, the dealership pulls the cars VIN number to see if the recall has been done. Salvaged or not, shouldn't matter. Although some of the members residing outside the US have had a few problems getting Mitsubishi to perform the recall, they should do it with out question. Best thing to do, don't mention the title status if they don't ask. Go down to the dealer, or call them with your VIN number and have them check.

blindmist · 07-26-2006, 12:05 PM

what if we had the recall done because it locked up, they fixed it, and 27,000 miles later it locks up again because of the same problem? i called and asked and they said that they couldnt do anything because it has been over 12,000 miles/1 year and the warranty for the recalled part has expired. do i have any fighting power?

Audiophobe · 07-26-2006, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by blindmist

what if we had the recall done because it locked up, they fixed it, and 27,000 miles later it locks up again because of the same problem? i called and asked and they said that they couldnt do anything because it has been over 12,000 miles/1 year and the warranty for the recalled part has expired. do i have any fighting power?

I don't know but my guess is that they need to replace it. It doesn't make sense that there's a recall on a TC case that my have 70,000 miles on it or more but the replacement fails with 27,000 and they're off the hook.
As far as fighting power, I don't know where you could go for help.

blindmist · 07-26-2006, 07:51 PM

the original tcase lasted 63,000 miles.

hugh · 08-07-2006, 12:23 PM

The ongoing saga of the TC. During a rebuild of my engine a few years ago, with official recall papers in hand, I brought in my TC and tranny to Biondi Mitsu in Pittsburgh to have them look at the extensive wear in the TC and the worn splines on the tranny jack shaft. They wouldn't even look at it, saying it had to be INSTALLED in the car! How ludicrous! So we put it all back together and I continued to drive without noticing any problems, although aware it could go at any time.
This June, with slippage evident, I replaced the clutch with a new LUK, then called and made an appointment with South Park Mitsu for the recall. After having it a couple of days, they called me and said I needed a new clutch!! HUH?!? Talk about incompetence! I told them it was replaced 100 miles ago and I knew there was an obvious problem with the TC. Couple days later, they called and said it was a tranny problem due to TOO MUCH TORQUE!! Right, the stock engine was always way over designed for the rest of the drive train! Sure!
Anyway, they refused to repair anything under the recall. I called Mitsu at their 888 number and got the same kind of run around, even when I suggested I might be forced to take legal action. They could give a shit.
I would much rather drive the car than keep it sitting around just for its' aesthetic appeal, so now I have to find the parts.
Can anyone suggest a source for necessary TC innards as well as a tranny jack shaft? I don't want to take a second mortgage to do it!
Thanks for any help. I can also be reached at neoncow@comcast.net

06-23-2006, 09:09 AM	#671 (permalink)
viva le greg Vr4 Addict Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Pottstown, PA Drives: 93 vr4 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: Transfer Case Officially Recalled im in md, i got the recall done in DE however because i was living in salisbury and the closest mitsu dealership that did recalls was in Dover, DE, a place called Winner Mitsubishi their phone number is 302 734 8200 ask for the service department when u call.... hope that helps

06-23-2006, 12:04 PM	#672 (permalink)
Colt45_GTO GTONW is good to go Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: manchester uk Drives: Black '91 TT Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Transfer Case Officially Recalled does this include ALL 3kgt/gto's worldwide? __________________ Colt45_GTO Semper Fidelis go register at www.gtonw.co.uk

06-23-2006, 04:19 PM	#673 (permalink)
enigma9o7 Slowed by traffic Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose California Drives: 95 VR-4 Spyder Trader Rating: (18)	Re: Transfer Case Officially Recalled Colt45, I don't think so. It's a NHTSA safety recall, NHTSA is the National Highway & Transportation Safety Agency (or something like that) and the nation it's referring to is the United States. There may be recalls in other countries... if youc an't find any info here check on gtouk __________________ 1991 Red JDM Mitsubishi GTO SR - Daily Driver Dec 2001 - May 2002. SOLD RHD, AWD/AWS, Aero, Automatic, Naturally Aspirated _________________________ 1993 Panama Green Pearl Mitsubishi 3000GT VR4 - Daily Driver July 2002 - April 2006 & May 2007. Totalled by drunk driver who hit it while parked on a 25mph street May 20 2007 10:30pm. STOP/GO: Southbend DXD 6-puck Clutch, K&N Filtercharger Injection Performance Kit (FIPK), ProBoost Manual Boost Controller (MBC), M-Spec Vacuum Reduction Kit, Stillen Downpipe. Powerslot Front Rotors w/Hawk HPS Pads. SUSPENSION/DRIVETRAIN: Intrax Springs, Bilstien Rear Shocks, KYB GR2 Front Struts, 5Zigen FN01RC 18x8.5 +30 & 18x9.5 +35 Wheels with Nitto Extreme Performance 245/40/18 & 285/35/18 Tires (summer), 245/45/17 Bridgestone Blizzak WS50 on Spyder Chromies (winter), PST Carbon Fiber Drive Shaft (CFDS), Unorthodox Racing Aluminum Flywheel. LOOKS: 5% Tint, Snakeeyes, Niteshades, Mobo Leathers Lower Door Inserts, 3KGT Concepts Aluminum Defroster Vents, Speedhut EL-Glo Gauge Faces AUDIO/VISUAL: JBL GTO220s, Pioneer TS-A1646 2-ways & Stock 6x9s all powered by Phoenix Gold Octane-R 5.1 Dolby Digital Amp, Infinity 1032W 10" Fiberglass Mounted Subs powered by Rockford Fosgate 501bd Amplifer, 7" Motorized LCD DVD/TV/FM/MP3 Deck, SWIX Steering Wheel Control Interface COUNTERMEASURES: Blinder M10 Twin Laser Jammer, Scorpion Ultimate KA Radar Jammer, Radio Shack PRO-2067 Mobile Scanner Radio SECURITY/CONVENIENCE: Compustar 2-Way Spread Spectrum Alarm/Autostart/Turbo Timer/Keyless Entry. _________________________ 1992 Black Dodge Stealth R/T Turbo - Project car, currently off the road with unsolvable problem. _________________________ 1995 Black VR-4 Spyder - Current Daily Driver, purchased March 2005. PST Carbon Fiber Driveshaft, Southbend TZ Clutch, K&N FIPK, DNP Y-Pipe, Stillen Downpipe, Custom Single Shot Exhaust, Ohio Spyderman short shifter, Mobo leather shift boot, manual leather seats from an SL.

07-24-2006, 10:25 AM	#675 (permalink)
ParabelluM Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Tbilisi, Georgia Drives: 3000GT VR4 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: Transfer Case Officially Recalled Hi there! Got 1994 Mitsubishi VR4 recently, and a new member here (at forum). I've read this topic, not all of the pages, but can someone tell me if this recall is valid for the cars, that got Salvage ertificate in US, but now are in other country? I mean, here where I live this Salvage sertificate doesn't "work" and the car is Run & Drive. (insurance company send this car to salvage yard). Are local representatives from Mitsubishi obliged to perform this recall on this particular car or/and will they refuse cause of Salvage Sertificate? Digitally yours, ParabelluM

07-24-2006, 10:37 AM	#676 (permalink)
Sean Johnson Mod O' Day Pron Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Maryville, TN Drives: 99 C5 Trader Rating: (13)	Re: Transfer Case Officially Recalled Hey, I don't think a salvaged title will make a difference. Reason is, the dealership pulls the cars VIN number to see if the recall has been done. Salvaged or not, shouldn't matter. Although some of the members residing outside the US have had a few problems getting Mitsubishi to perform the recall, they should do it with out question. Best thing to do, don't mention the title status if they don't ask. Go down to the dealer, or call them with your VIN number and have them check. __________________

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07-26-2006, 12:05 PM	#677 (permalink)
blindmist CUSW Co_Prez Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: WTAMU Drives: in reverse Trader Rating: (2)	Re: Transfer Case Officially Recalled what if we had the recall done because it locked up, they fixed it, and 27,000 miles later it locks up again because of the same problem? i called and asked and they said that they couldnt do anything because it has been over 12,000 miles/1 year and the warranty for the recalled part has expired. do i have any fighting power?

07-26-2006, 07:51 PM	#679 (permalink)
blindmist CUSW Co_Prez Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: WTAMU Drives: in reverse Trader Rating: (2)	Re: Transfer Case Officially Recalled the original tcase lasted 63,000 miles.