Recall 98V-168: 1992–1995 Mitsubishi Expo, 1990–1992 Mitsubishi Galant
MITSUBISHI AMERICA recall for power train, reported to NHTSA on Jul 22, 1998, covering about 9,560 vehicles.
The problem
Vehicle description: all wheel drive 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 september 25, 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).
Recall details
| Manufacturer | MITSUBISHI AMERICA |
|---|---|
| Component | Power Train › Automatic Transmission |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 98V168000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Mitsubishi Expo | 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995 | All years |
| Mitsubishi Galant | 1990, 1991, 1992 | All 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-168?
Vehicle description: all wheel drive passenger vehicles. Lockup of the transfer case can occur due to insufficient lubrication.
How is recall 98V-168 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.