Recall 02V143002: 1991–1996 Dodge Stealth

Report received

May 14, 2002

Manufacturer

Daimlerchrysler corporation

Potentially affected

9,000vehicles

Model years

1991–1996

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

On certain passenger vehicles built by mitsubishi motor corporation for daimlerchrysler, a condition exists that allows oil to leak from the all-wheel drive transfer case.

Possible 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. Vehicles that have no oil leakage will have the transfer case oil changed. Vehicles that have oil leakage will have the transfer case resealed or replaced if necessary. Owner notification is expected to begin december 2, 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 daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1991 Dodge Stealth63 complaints
• 1992 Dodge Stealth92 complaints
• 1993 Dodge Stealth39 complaints
• 1994 Dodge Stealth28 complaints
• 1995 Dodge Stealth13 complaints
• 1996 Dodge Stealth1 complaints