1992-1996 Eagle Summit and Plymouth Colt recall: automatic transmission

Chrysler Corporation reported this safety recall on October 5, 1998. It covers about 6,198 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 6,198
reported: Oct 5, 1998
owners notified: Dec 21, 1998
related complaints: 34

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 98V168003

Affected vehicles

Eagle Summit 1992-1996 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996
Plymouth Colt 1992-1994 1992 1993 1994

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 34 complaints about transmission problems.

1993 Eagle Summit 1994 Eagle Summit 1995 Eagle Summit 1996 Eagle Summit 1992 Plymouth Colt 1993 Plymouth Colt 1994 Plymouth Colt

Questions about recall 98V168003

Is there a recall on the 1992-1996 Eagle Summit and Plymouth Colt automatic transmission?

Yes. Recall 98V168003, reported on October 5, 1998, covers about 6,198 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 98V168003?

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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