Recall 98V-069: 1990–1998 Eagle Talon, 1992–1994 Plymouth Laser

CHRYSLER CORPORATION recall for power train, reported to NHTSA on Apr 7, 1998, covering about 42,214 vehicles.

NHTSA number
98V-069
Report date
Apr 7, 1998
Vehicles affected
42,214
Owners notified
Jul 6, 1998

The problem

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Lockup of the transfer case can occur due to insufficient lubrication.

The risk

This condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

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 began july 6, 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 chrysler at 1-800-992-1997. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

ManufacturerCHRYSLER CORPORATION
ComponentPower Train › Automatic Transmission
Recall started byNHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation)
NHTSA campaign number98V069002

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Eagle Talon1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998All years
Plymouth Laser1992, 1993, 1994All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 98V-069?

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Lockup of the transfer case can occur due to insufficient lubrication.

How is recall 98V-069 fixed?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.