1990-1998 Eagle Talon and Plymouth Laser recall: automatic transmission

Chrysler Corporation reported this safety recall on April 7, 1998. It covers about 42,214 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 42,214
reported: Apr 7, 1998
owners notified: Jul 6, 1998
related complaints: 251

Power train: automatic transmission

What is wrong: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Lockup of the transfer case can occur due to insufficient lubrication.
Risk: This condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.

Recall number 98V069002

Affected vehicles

Eagle Talon 1990-1998 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998
Plymouth Laser 1992-1994 1992 1993 1994

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 251 complaints about transmission problems.

1995 Eagle Talon 1996 Eagle Talon 1997 Eagle Talon 1998 Eagle Talon 1992 Plymouth Laser 1993 Plymouth Laser 1994 Plymouth Laser

Questions about recall 98V069002

Is there a recall on the 1990-1998 Eagle Talon and Plymouth Laser automatic transmission?

Yes. Recall 98V069002, reported on April 7, 1998, covers about 42,214 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 98V069002?

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?

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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