Transfer Case Recall - IMPORTANT, Pleas Read!!!! - Page 12 - 3000GT/Stealth International Message Center

Aaron91VR4 · 03-02-2005, 03:00 PM

Help!
I was told three months ago that 1st, 2nd, & 3rd are about to go. My tranny is making a nice whining noise right now. I just had my '99 VR4 in on Tuesday for another reason, and they told me that my transfer case was leaking. They said there was nothing they could do since it was an "Aftermarket" TC. Is there such a thing, or are they just trying to get out cheap? If so, how can I tell if it really is aftermarket? I find it hard to believe a car with 63k already has had to have it replaced.
Thanks!!!!
Aaron

VR4god · 03-02-2005, 04:10 PM

Aftermarket? NO.

VR4god · 03-02-2005, 04:15 PM

Check or replace oil to proper grade. I would check for leaks at the seals. The safety recall is required by Mitsubishi as it is a "safety issue".

Aaron91VR4 · 03-02-2005, 04:21 PM

I'll start with that.
Many thanks!

DRIFTIR · 03-03-2005, 09:00 PM

Ok what do I do. I went to Mitsubishi on fulton ave in sacramento and they told me my brake lines and Transfer case were on recall. I went coz I was told by a mechanic that my Tc was leaking. When I went they said it would take a week to get done. so I told them I would come back when I was ready to leave the car. I come back and the new staff tells me that it was closed already and signed off. What now?? Anyhelp would be great.

Thanks.

Aaron91VR4 · 03-04-2005, 04:26 PM

I just called Mitsubishi at 888-648-7820 / Opt 3 / Opt 5 this week, and they are able to look at what dealership signed off, and the date it was signed. This may help get you answers, but you still may have to fight with the dealership. Also, with this number, you can file a complaint towards the dealersip if you see fit.

VR4god · 03-04-2005, 05:22 PM

Have a Mits dealer look at it again and tell you where it is leaking. Maybe to give you a diagnosis and estimate for repair. Use that to your advantage. It may be its leaking elsewhere and not at the T case. If they wont look at it then find a new mechanic. Try to look under the car yourself too. I know this may seem difficult but the T case may not be the problem or the source of the leak. It is sometimes hard to tell. It could be the seals where it connects to the tranny. The outer seals can be easily replaced by a dealer or qualified mechanic. Its a matter of removing the Tcase to replace. The T case recall involves litterally going through the entire unit and replacing the seals, etc. If this has already been done then you should be OK. Now there is always the chance the Tcase is not original and they are basing the decision on VIN only rather than actual unit inspection. Confirm by vehicle history if the T case is OEM. Plus call the number posted above for more help.

DRIFTIR · 03-04-2005, 09:33 PM

Everyone thank you for your help and your quick responses. I came back today from the dealership and they are going to look at it and fix it on tuesday.

Anyways I will let you guys know how it went. Thank you once again for the help.

RBChallenger · 03-08-2005, 03:50 PM

I dont suppose they will replace it if my car is a 93 that has had a 6-speed swap? hehe, would be nice but I think I know the answer here.

smyth · 03-09-2005, 10:02 AM

Some advice please - I have 170K miles on a 92 TT, and last Friday the splines on the outputshaft from the tranny to the transfer case stripped. The local Dodge dealer is doing the transfer case recall (thanks to the web site for the info - wish I had read it before), but have called and said that these splines had rusted out, were not part of the recall, the shaft could not be replaced seperately anymore, and I would require a refurbed tranny fot $5k plus labor.

Comments on what has been covered in the past by Dodge/Mitsu would be greatly appreciated.

This dealer is the one that did the under 100K warrenty work, and said had I continued to maintain it at his shop, they would have noted the recall notice via the vn number, and would have checked the fluids. He didn't inform me of the recall, of course. I have not replied to the dealer yet, but my line of reasoning would be that I change the oil every 3K miles religiously, had I known about the recall from the dealer I would have had it done, or at a minimum had the transfer case every time it was up for an oil change. BTW, the tranfer case itself had rust in it. I originally had it towed the the folks that do the maint on all my three cars, they took it apart, commented on the rust in the tc.

Since the splines rusted out, it was because of the lack of oil in the transfer case, and should be covered by the recall. Is this realistic?

Pat Smyth
Electic Blue 92 TT

03-02-2005, 03:00 PM	#111 (permalink)
Aaron91VR4 Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Omaha Drives: 04 M3 / Wife's 99VR4 Trader Rating: (9)	Re: Transfer Case Recall - IMPORTANT, Pleas Read!!!! Help! I was told three months ago that 1st, 2nd, & 3rd are about to go. My tranny is making a nice whining noise right now. I just had my '99 VR4 in on Tuesday for another reason, and they told me that my transfer case was leaking. They said there was nothing they could do since it was an "Aftermarket" TC. Is there such a thing, or are they just trying to get out cheap? If so, how can I tell if it really is aftermarket? I find it hard to believe a car with 63k already has had to have it replaced. Thanks!!!! Aaron Last edited by Aaron91VR4 : 03-02-2005 at 04:23 PM.

03-02-2005, 04:10 PM	#112 (permalink)
VR4god vr4god Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Salt Lake City, UTAH Drives: 1992 VR4 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: Transfer Case Recall - IMPORTANT, Pleas Read!!!! Aftermarket? NO. __________________ The VR4god has spoken...... 1992 VR4 (Red)* K & N * NGK double platinum Plugs .032/Magnecore KV85 wires* Gutted precats* Blitz DS BC 18" SSR wheels Pirelli Z+ Rated Tires* Black Leather Interior * Glass Top* Tinted windows * Many tickets* Speedbleeders* RPS Street Disc (SHIT) Now back to factory OEM* RPS 11 lb. Flywheel (SHIT) old one fell apart and RPS wont replace it under warranty as they claim.* Kenwood /JL Audio /Rockford Fosgate sound system* New Short block and rebuilt heads with 3rd Gen lifters as of 8-10-06* 15 G Turbos* Stock injectors right now soon going to 550 cc with SAFC II Greddy Type S BOV Borla Exhaust * Intrax Springs * PST 2 piece driveline * Slotted & crossdrilled Brake rotors * Walbro 255 Fuel Pump (hotwired) * EK2 Downpipe ....

03-02-2005, 04:15 PM	#113 (permalink)
VR4god vr4god Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Salt Lake City, UTAH Drives: 1992 VR4 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: Transfer Case Recall - IMPORTANT, Pleas Read!!!! Check or replace oil to proper grade. I would check for leaks at the seals. The safety recall is required by Mitsubishi as it is a "safety issue".

03-02-2005, 04:21 PM	#114 (permalink)
Aaron91VR4 Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Omaha Drives: 04 M3 / Wife's 99VR4 Trader Rating: (9)	Re: Transfer Case Recall - IMPORTANT, Pleas Read!!!! I'll start with that. Many thanks!

03-03-2005, 09:00 PM	#115 (permalink)
DRIFTIR Chief Exec. Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: California Trader Rating: (3)	Re: Transfer Case Recall - IMPORTANT, Pleas Read!!!! Ok what do I do. I went to Mitsubishi on fulton ave in sacramento and they told me my brake lines and Transfer case were on recall. I went coz I was told by a mechanic that my Tc was leaking. When I went they said it would take a week to get done. so I told them I would come back when I was ready to leave the car. I come back and the new staff tells me that it was closed already and signed off. What now?? Anyhelp would be great. Thanks.

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03-04-2005, 04:26 PM	#116 (permalink)
Aaron91VR4 Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Omaha Drives: 04 M3 / Wife's 99VR4 Trader Rating: (9)	Re: Transfer Case Recall - IMPORTANT, Pleas Read!!!! I just called Mitsubishi at 888-648-7820 / Opt 3 / Opt 5 this week, and they are able to look at what dealership signed off, and the date it was signed. This may help get you answers, but you still may have to fight with the dealership. Also, with this number, you can file a complaint towards the dealersip if you see fit.

03-04-2005, 05:22 PM	#117 (permalink)
VR4god vr4god Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Salt Lake City, UTAH Drives: 1992 VR4 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: Transfer Case Recall - IMPORTANT, Pleas Read!!!! Have a Mits dealer look at it again and tell you where it is leaking. Maybe to give you a diagnosis and estimate for repair. Use that to your advantage. It may be its leaking elsewhere and not at the T case. If they wont look at it then find a new mechanic. Try to look under the car yourself too. I know this may seem difficult but the T case may not be the problem or the source of the leak. It is sometimes hard to tell. It could be the seals where it connects to the tranny. The outer seals can be easily replaced by a dealer or qualified mechanic. Its a matter of removing the Tcase to replace. The T case recall involves litterally going through the entire unit and replacing the seals, etc. If this has already been done then you should be OK. Now there is always the chance the Tcase is not original and they are basing the decision on VIN only rather than actual unit inspection. Confirm by vehicle history if the T case is OEM. Plus call the number posted above for more help.

03-04-2005, 09:33 PM	#118 (permalink)
DRIFTIR Chief Exec. Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: California Trader Rating: (3)	Re: Transfer Case Recall - IMPORTANT, Pleas Read!!!! Everyone thank you for your help and your quick responses. I came back today from the dealership and they are going to look at it and fix it on tuesday. Anyways I will let you guys know how it went. Thank you once again for the help.

03-08-2005, 03:50 PM	#119 (permalink)
RBChallenger Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Tucson, Arizona Drives: Dodge Stealth Trader Rating: (2)	Re: Transfer Case Recall - IMPORTANT, Pleas Read!!!! I dont suppose they will replace it if my car is a 93 that has had a 6-speed swap? hehe, would be nice but I think I know the answer here. __________________ 1993 Dodge Stealth R/T TT www.lightning-alley.com www.tucsoncomplete.com Regards, Richard

03-09-2005, 10:02 AM	#120 (permalink)
smyth New User Join Date: Mar 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Transfer Case Recall - IMPORTANT, Pleas Read!!!! Some advice please - I have 170K miles on a 92 TT, and last Friday the splines on the outputshaft from the tranny to the transfer case stripped. The local Dodge dealer is doing the transfer case recall (thanks to the web site for the info - wish I had read it before), but have called and said that these splines had rusted out, were not part of the recall, the shaft could not be replaced seperately anymore, and I would require a refurbed tranny fot $5k plus labor. Comments on what has been covered in the past by Dodge/Mitsu would be greatly appreciated. This dealer is the one that did the under 100K warrenty work, and said had I continued to maintain it at his shop, they would have noted the recall notice via the vn number, and would have checked the fluids. He didn't inform me of the recall, of course. I have not replied to the dealer yet, but my line of reasoning would be that I change the oil every 3K miles religiously, had I known about the recall from the dealer I would have had it done, or at a minimum had the transfer case every time it was up for an oil change. BTW, the tranfer case itself had rust in it. I originally had it towed the the folks that do the maint on all my three cars, they took it apart, commented on the rust in the tc. Since the splines rusted out, it was because of the lack of oil in the transfer case, and should be covered by the recall. Is this realistic? Pat Smyth Electic Blue 92 TT