1999 MITSUBISHI 3000GT Recalls (2)

Campaign:
02V143001 on 06/02/2002
Component:
Power train:transfer case (4-wheel drive)
Affected:
15,000
Defect:
On certain passenger vehicles, a condition exists that allows oil to leak from the all-wheel drive transfer case.
Consequence:
Low oil levels in the transfer case could cause bearing damage and result in drive train lockup, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Dealers will inspect the transfer case for indications of oil leakage or damage. vehicles that have oil leakage will have the transfer case resealed and re-fill the transfer case to the proper level, or replaced the transfer case if there is evidence of damage. owner notification is expected to begin december 9, 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 mitsubishi america at 1-888-648-7820 or mitsubmishi caribbean at 1-787-251-8715.
Notes:
Mitsubishi recall bulletin no. sr-02-003. customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Campaign:
04V428000 on 09/02/2004
Component:
Equipment:other:labels
Manufactured:
05/31/1998 - 01/30/1999
Affected:
100,432
Defect:
Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, 'occupant crash protection.' the bilingual english/spanish removable air bag warning labels affixed to the dash and to the sunvisor do not meet the size requirements of the standard.
Consequence:
This does not meet the requirements of the standard.
Correction:
Mitsubishi caribbean will mail a customer notification letter containing a written description and a graphic of the bi-lingual dashboard air bag warning label. in addition, all current 2000-2004 nativa owners will also receive replacement air bag alert labels for the sun visors. this recall is expected to begin during march or april 2005. the notification to the nativa owners is expected to begin during april or may 2005. owners should contact mitsubishi caribbean at 1-787-251-8715.
Notes:
The manufacturer's petition which requested that nhtsa determine this fmvss noncompliance does not create an unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety was partially denied on january 26, 2005. therefore, this manufacturer is obligated to conduct an owner notification and remedy campaign.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

1999 MITSUBISHI 3000GT TSBs (9)

Bulletin:
TSB9842B001
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Information regarding the location and material of synthetic - resin parts have been changed. *yc
Bulletin:
TSB9931002
Component:
190000 tires
Summary:
This bulletin contains snow tire recommendations for certain cars and sport-utility vehicles. *tt
Bulletin:
TSB9931001
Component:
190000 tires
Summary:
Information on tire chain usage. *tt
Bulletin:
9922003
Component:
102000 power train:manual transmission
Summary:
This bulletin contains recommended manual transmission / transaxle maintenance information. *tt
Bulletin:
9923010
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
This bulletin contains recommended automatic transmission / transaxle maintenance information. *tt
Bulletin:
9913008
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit the service engine soon light on. *tt
Bulletin:
0013005
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
This bulletin contains obd-ii drive cycle procedures and warranty claim information for obd-ii drive cycle on affected vehicles. *tt
Bulletin:
94
Component:
104000 power train:transfer case (4-wheel drive)
Summary:
5-speed transfer case assembly identification. *tt
Bulletin:
TT237
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
This is a service newsletter (tech talk) that was sent out to dealers.

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