Vehicle recall 02V143001 · May 14, 2002
1991-1999 Mitsubishi 3000GT
On certain passenger vehicles, a condition exists that allows oil to leak from the all-wheel drive transfer case.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 02V143001
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 14, 2002
- Filed by
- MITSUBISHI AMERICA
- Manufacturer campaign
- SR-02-003
- Owner notification
- December 9, 2002
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 15,000
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Power train › Transfer case (4-wheel drive)
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