Vehicle recall 93V033000 · March 26, 1993
1991 Mitsubishi 3000GT
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
- A condition exists that allows oil to leak from the all wheel drive transfer case. Low oil levels in the transfer case can cause bearing damage and failure.
- Consequence
- Bearing failure in the transfer case can result inpower train lockup without prior warning, while the vehicle is at highway speed.this could result in a loss of vehicle control and an accident.
- Remedy
- Install a c-ring to transfer case to prevent oil leakage, or replace transfer case to maintain sufficient oil levels in the transfer case.
- Notes
- System: drive train.vehicle description: passenger cars, VR-4.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 93V033000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 26, 1993
- Filed by
- MITSUBISHI AMERICA
- Owner notification
- June 3, 1993
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 3,154
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Power train › Driveline
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Mitsubishi 3000GT (1991): 1991
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