Recall Query · Closed
TRANSFER CASE LEAKAGE
Action number
RQ98007
Opened
May 11, 1998
Closed
Aug 28, 1998
Outcome
Recall 98V168002
Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
This investigation led to a recall
NHTSA links this probe to recall campaign 98V168002.
Campaign 98V168002 predates our recall archive — check NHTSA.gov for details.
What NHTSA is examining
The transfer case of the all wheel drive (awd), mitsubishi galant, allegedly leaks oil causing one or more wheels to lockup; or the inability to transmit engine power to the drive wheels.the vehicles have the same transfer case design as the eclipse vehicles which have been recalled for the same alleged defect.
Vehicles under investigation
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation records, updated daily. An investigation is not a determination that a defect exists; many probes close without a recall.