NHTSA Recall 02V143001: Transfer case (4-wheel drive) (power train)
MITSUBISHI AMERICA reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 15,000 vehicles. It affects 1991–1999 Mitsubishi 3000GT.
| NHTSA campaign | 02V143001 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | SR-02-003 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN › TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) |
| Report received | May 14, 2002 |
| Owner notification | December 9, 2002 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
On certain passenger vehicles, a condition exists that allows oil to leak from the all-wheel drive transfer case.
Safety risk
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).
Vehicles covered by recall 02V143001
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.