Transfer Case Officially Recalled - Page 7 - 3000GT/Stealth International Message Center

Import Power · 05-12-2002, 07:12 PM

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Originally posted by devilmanVISA
I can attest to the locked up transfer case four wheel shimmy mod being hellified. Been there done that, over a 25' embankment upside down. That is why I don't have a stealth anymore, but it paid for my VR4.

devilmanVISA

who paid? Mistu or your insurance?

devilmanVISA · 05-12-2002, 07:19 PM

Insurance. But they classified it as a no-fault accident, so my rates didn't go up, but of course State Farm decided they would try and fuck me anyway. LOL Rate restructuring. Of course this was 3 months later. Hahaha. I'm with progressive now.

devilmanVISA

Sudo · 05-13-2002, 04:31 AM

I have a 95 Jap import VR4 here in Ireland - does this recall apply to US owned cars only? or at a global level?

Can I just take my VR4 to a Mitsui dealer and get them to sort it out??

Sudo.

Sean Johnson · 05-13-2002, 05:10 AM

ROD,
That is basically how the process works. But understand that yes, their web site is behind, and Eduardo will probably send me an email with an official Recall # before it even gets posted/updated on their site. So, just kick back and wait a while. This isn't something that is going to happen over-night. Eduardo is just relaying info after each individual step has been completed. We (Not I, cause I have a 91

) are at the last step now.

Sudo,
You to will have to wait for an official Recall #. I would think that this is a US Recall only, since Mitsubishi is an international corporation. It should apply reguardless of where you live.

Sean

PS, Sorry I wasn't on the board this weekend. No internet access at the new house yet

Matt -- HB Cali · 05-13-2002, 10:12 AM

So who is this Eduardo guy anyway?? Who's he work for? NHTSA, Mitsubishi, some Law Office??? Just curious.

Sean Johnson · 05-13-2002, 10:24 AM

NHTSA! By the way, sweet car, & damn it's shiny

Sean

Matt -- HB Cali · 05-13-2002, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Sean Johnson
NHTSA! By the way, sweet car, & damn it's shiny

Sean

Sweet!

And thanks, gotta love that Zymol

jschloer · 05-13-2002, 12:29 PM

I've kinda ignored all the talk about the transfer case cause I thought my transfer case was fine, but then after reading one of the descriptions of the problems I realized I have this issue. I've always wondered about that thud when shifting or letting off the gas. Always bothered the hell out of me. And sincewhen I shifted nice and granny like it didn't happen I figured it was something I was doing. Just wanted to thank you guys for getting all this arranged. Gotta love the support the 3s community has for one another. Now let's just pray we get new transfer cases and not just new rings. I want the thud gone, not just no lockup. Thank again guys,
-Jason

Gamer0808 · 05-13-2002, 02:01 PM

what actually causes the thud? The Lack of oil?
How hard is it to fill up the TC's if they are leaking and what type of oil should we put in them to hold off till the recall is complete.

LatinVR4 · 05-13-2002, 02:17 PM

I replaced my transfer case over a year ago and the damn thing still leaks. It would be really nice if I were to get my money back from replacing my transfer case since I did it at a mitsu dealer, and yes, it was too damn much. I still have all receipts to prove it.

-Juan

05-12-2002, 07:19 PM	#62 (permalink)
devilmanVISA Hellfire Master Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Running in your head Trader Rating: (21)	Insurance. But they classified it as a no-fault accident, so my rates didn't go up, but of course State Farm decided they would try and fuck me anyway. LOL Rate restructuring. Of course this was 3 months later. Hahaha. I'm with progressive now. devilmanVISA __________________ Who will survive and what will be left of them...

05-13-2002, 05:10 AM	#64 (permalink)
Sean Johnson Mod O' Day Pron Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Maryville, TN Drives: 99 C5 Trader Rating: (13)	ROD, That is basically how the process works. But understand that yes, their web site is behind, and Eduardo will probably send me an email with an official Recall # before it even gets posted/updated on their site. So, just kick back and wait a while. This isn't something that is going to happen over-night. Eduardo is just relaying info after each individual step has been completed. We (Not I, cause I have a 91 ) are at the last step now. Sudo, You to will have to wait for an official Recall #. I would think that this is a US Recall only, since Mitsubishi is an international corporation. It should apply reguardless of where you live. Sean PS, Sorry I wasn't on the board this weekend. No internet access at the new house yet __________________

05-13-2002, 10:12 AM	#65 (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)	So who is this Eduardo guy anyway?? Who's he work for? NHTSA, Mitsubishi, some Law Office??? Just curious. __________________ Rims:AVS Model 5's in ltd. chrome, 19x9/19x10 35mm offset from takakaira.com. FMIC:PitroadM.

05-13-2002, 12:29 PM	#68 (permalink)
jschloer Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: VA Trader Rating: (0)	wait a minute I've kinda ignored all the talk about the transfer case cause I thought my transfer case was fine, but then after reading one of the descriptions of the problems I realized I have this issue. I've always wondered about that thud when shifting or letting off the gas. Always bothered the hell out of me. And sincewhen I shifted nice and granny like it didn't happen I figured it was something I was doing. Just wanted to thank you guys for getting all this arranged. Gotta love the support the 3s community has for one another. Now let's just pray we get new transfer cases and not just new rings. I want the thud gone, not just no lockup. Thank again guys, -Jason __________________ 98 Pearl White VR-4 Sold

05-13-2002, 02:01 PM	#69 (permalink)
Gamer0808 Speed Junkie Join Date: May 2001 Location: Binghamton NY Trader Rating: (0)	what actually causes the thud? The Lack of oil? How hard is it to fill up the TC's if they are leaking and what type of oil should we put in them to hold off till the recall is complete. __________________ 1992 Dodge Stealth RT/TT 3S Parts trader Web Site! Http://www.3strader.com

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05-13-2002, 04:31 AM	#63 (permalink)
Sudo Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Waterford, Ireland Trader Rating: (0)	I have a 95 Jap import VR4 here in Ireland - does this recall apply to US owned cars only? or at a global level? Can I just take my VR4 to a Mitsui dealer and get them to sort it out?? Sudo.

05-13-2002, 10:24 AM	#66 (permalink)
Sean Johnson Mod O' Day Pron Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Maryville, TN Drives: 99 C5 Trader Rating: (13)	NHTSA! By the way, sweet car, & damn it's shiny Sean

05-13-2002, 02:17 PM	#70 (permalink)
LatinVR4 I miss the SPEED!!! Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Washington, D.C. Are Trader Rating: (0)	leaking like a mofo I replaced my transfer case over a year ago and the damn thing still leaks. It would be really nice if I were to get my money back from replacing my transfer case since I did it at a mitsu dealer, and yes, it was too damn much. I still have all receipts to prove it. -Juan __________________ 3SI #0636 '92 Silver VR-4 (Sold to Krazi)