1991-1996 Dodge Stealth recall: transfer case (4-wheel drive)

Daimlerchrysler Corporation reported this safety recall on May 14, 2002. It covers about 9,000 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 9,000
reported: May 14, 2002
owners notified: Dec 2, 2002
related complaints: 118

Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)

What is wrong: On certain passenger vehicles built by mitsubishi motor corporation for daimlerchrysler, a condition exists that allows oil to leak from the all-wheel drive transfer case.
Risk: Low oil levels in the transfer case could cause bearing damage and result in drive train lockup, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the transfer case for indications of oil leakage. Vehicles that have no oil leakage will have the transfer case oil changed. Vehicles that have oil leakage will have the transfer case resealed or replaced if necessary. Owner notification is expected to begin december 2, 2002. 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 daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.

Recall number 02V143002

Affected vehicles

Dodge Stealth 1991-1996 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 118 complaints about transmission problems.

1993 Dodge Stealth 1994 Dodge Stealth 1995 Dodge Stealth 1996 Dodge Stealth

Questions about recall 02V143002

Is there a recall on the 1991-1996 Dodge Stealth transfer case (4-wheel drive)?

Yes. Recall 02V143002, reported on May 14, 2002, covers about 9,000 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 02V143002?

Dealers will inspect the transfer case for indications of oil leakage. Vehicles that have no oil leakage will have the transfer case oil changed. Vehicles that have oil leakage will have the transfer case resealed or replaced if necessary. Owner notification is expected to begin december 2, 2002. 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 daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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