1990-1995 Mitsubishi Expo and Mitsubishi Galant recall: automatic transmission

Mitsubishi America reported this safety recall on July 22, 1998. It covers about 9,560 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 9,560
reported: Jul 22, 1998
owners notified: Sep 25, 1998
related complaints: 93

Power train: automatic transmission

What is wrong: Vehicle description: all wheel drive 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 98V168000

Affected vehicles

Mitsubishi Expo 1992-1995 1992 1993 1994 1995
Mitsubishi Galant 1990-1992 1990 1991 1992

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 93 complaints about transmission problems.

1992 Mitsubishi Expo 1993 Mitsubishi Expo 1994 Mitsubishi Expo 1995 Mitsubishi Expo 1990 Mitsubishi Galant 1991 Mitsubishi Galant 1992 Mitsubishi Galant

Questions about recall 98V168000

Is there a recall on the 1990-1995 Mitsubishi Expo and Mitsubishi Galant automatic transmission?

Yes. Recall 98V168000, reported on July 22, 1998, covers about 9,560 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 98V168000?

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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