1990 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE RECALL - #98V069001
RECALL FOR POWER TRAIN : AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. LOCKUP OF THE TRANSFER CASE CAN OCCUR DUE TO INSUFFICIENT LUBRICATION.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1990 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE |
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| Manufacturer |
MITSUBISHI AMERICA |
| Manufactured between |
5/15/1989 - 3/6/1998 |
| Recalled on |
6/16/1998 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
4/20/1998 |
| # Affected |
24,275 |
| Recalled for |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. LOCKUP OF THE TRANSFER CASE CAN OCCUR DUE TO INSUFFICIENT LUBRICATION. |
| Consequences |
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES FOR ADEQUACY OF THE TRANSFER CASE OIL VOLUME, TRANSFER CASE OIL LEAKAGE, AND OPERATIONAL DEGRADATION OF THE TRANSFER CASE MECHANISM. IF OIL VOLUME IS INSUFFICIENT, THE APPROPRIATE AMOUNT OF OIL WILL BE ADDED. IF THERE IS TRANSFER CASE OIL LEAKAGE, AFFECTED COMPONENTS WILL BE REPLACED. IF THE TRANSFER CASE SHOWS OPERATIONAL DEGRADATION, THE TRANSFER CASE WILL BE REPLACED. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN APRIL 20, 1998.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI AT 1-800-222-0037.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
1990 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
1990 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE Recall for VISIBILITY, SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
1990 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD
1990 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
1990 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
1990 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
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Comments
8/10/2010 - Cristina Hornsby
I think its a cute car but the tranny sux