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Mileage unknown · Mar 16, 2001

Power Train

NO SUMMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

NHTSA ODI #742557

Mileage unknown · Aug 31, 2000

Power Train

GET RAG TRANSMISSION FAILS REPETEDLY IN MOST 91-93 MITSUBISHI 3000GT'S AND NEITHER MITSUBISHI OR GETRAG OFFER REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR THE TRANSMISSION AND ALSO THERE ARE MANY OTHER COMMON PROBLEMS SUCH AS THE SRS LIGHT COMMING ON WHEN THE BATTERY IS REMOVED. EVEN IF MITSU DOESN'T PAY FOR THE REPAIRS AT LEAST WE ASK FOR REPLACEMENT…

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NHTSA ODI #729623

Mileage unknown · Aug 28, 2000

Power Train

NO SUMMARY

NHTSA ODI #729351

Mileage unknown · Aug 28, 2000

Power Train

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I AM REPRESENTING THE STEALTH / 3000GT COMMUNITY. OUR CARS HAVE MAJOR SAFETY CONCERNS WITH THE TRANSMISSIONS. I WOULD SEND THE ENTIRE LETTER WE AS A COMMUNITY HAVE COMPOSED, BUT I AM ONLY LIMITED TO 2000 CHARACTERS. TO BE BRIEF, OUR CARS TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS ARE SUB-STANDARD QUALITY. THEY HAVE BROKEN WHILE PEOPLE ARE DRIVING THE CARS, AND THE BREAK AGAIN. WE CANNOT GET REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR OUR TRANSMISSIONS EITHER, DUE TO MITSUBISHI NOT PROVIDING THEM. PLEASE EMAIL ME AT MIKEHOFFA@AOL.COM OR HOFFA_MIKE@PRC.COM SO I CAN SEND IN THE FULL DETAILED LETTER. I HAVE A SPREADSHEET THAT I COMPILED OVER THE WEEK OF ALMOST 50 NAMES/INFORMATION OF PEOPLE WHO HAVE RE-OCCURING TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. AND I GOT THOSE NAMES IN ONLY 5 DAYS TIME. WE HAVE BEEN DEALING WITH OUR CARS CONSTANTLY BREAKING DOWN AND BEING WORRIED ABOUT THEM BREAKING DOWN WHILE DRIVING. SOME PEOPLE HAVE HAD GEARS AND OTHER PARTS BREAK RIGHT THROUGH THE TRANSMISSION CASING WALLS WHILE THE CAR IS MOVING. LUCKILY, NOTHING SERIOUS IN TERMS OF AN ACCIDENT HAS HAPPENED. I WILL SEND THE ENTIRE LETTER TO YOU [NHTSA] IF YOU EMAIL ME BACK. I WILL ALSO ATTACH THE SPREADSHEET OF NAMES AND INFO I HAVE RECEIVED OF SUPPORTERS THAT HAVE TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS AS WELL. AS I SAID BEFORE, PLEASE EMAIL ME AT MIKEHOFFA@AOL.COM AND/OR HOFFA_MIKE@PRC.COM SO I CAN SEND YOU THE LETTER. THANKS, STEALTH/3000GT COMMUNITY.

NHTSA ODI #729328

Mileage unknown · Aug 28, 2000

Power Train

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DESCRIPTION OF PROBLEM - GETRAG AWD TRANSFER CASE: THE SUBJECT TRANSFER CASE ON MY 1991 MITSUBISHI 3000GT VR4 IS LEAKING. ACCORDING TO CERTIFIED AUTO REPAIR FACILITIES, THIS LEAKAGE WILL EVENTUALLY CAUSE THE UNIT TO FAIL. IF THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION AT THE TIME OF FAILURE, INJURY OR DEATH MAY OCCUR AS FAILURE OF THE TRANSFER CASE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOVING WILL CAUSE THE WHEELS TO LOCK UP SUDDENLY. AS ARESULT, THE DRIVER MAY LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. I CONTACTED MITSUBISHI CUSTOMER SERVICE REGARDING THIS PROBLEM ON JULY 7, 2000 AND DESCRIBED THE PROBLEM. I ASKED THE REPRESENTATIVE IF THE PROBLEM COULD BE ADDRESSED UNDER MITSUBISHI'S TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN (TSB)# SR93003R; HOWEVER, THE RESPRESENTATIVE REFUSED TO AUTHORIZE THE REPAIR OF MY VEHICLE IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE TSB, IN SPITE OF MY REMINDING HIM OF THE RISK TO MYSELF AND ANY PASSENGERS RIDING IN MY CAR AT THE TIME OF FAILURE. CONSEQUENTLY, I WROTE MITSUBISHI CUSTOMER RELATIONS SUPPORT IN CYPRESS, CA. TO EXPRESS MY CONCERNS. MISUBISHI HAS NEVER RESPONDED TO MY LETTER AND HAS SIMPLY CHOSEN TO IGNORE MY CONCERNS.

NHTSA ODI #729314

Mileage unknown · Jul 31, 2000

Engine And Engine CoolingPower Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

NHTSA ODI #726290

Mileage unknown · Jul 12, 2000

Power Train

TRANSMISSION CASE CRACKED AFTER CAR POPPED OUT OF GEAR FOR NO REASON. MUST BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $3,000.*AK

NHTSA ODI #725316

Mileage unknown · Jul 3, 2000

Power Train

TRANSFER CASE SPLINE FAILED. *AK

NHTSA ODI #724866

Mileage unknown · Jun 3, 2000

Power Train

THE END OF THE REAR COVER OF THE 5 SPEED TRANSMISSION BLEW OFF, EXPELLING THE 5TH GEAR SYNCHONIZER ASSEMBLY AND ALL LUBRICANT FROM THE TRANSAXLE CASE. LUCKLY, THE CAR WAS ONLY TRAVELING ABOUT 20 MPH WHEN THIS OCCURED. CAR WAS BEING DRIVEN DOWN A SLIGHT GRADE THROUGH A PARKING LOT AT TIME OF FAILURE. PHOTOS ARE AVAILABLE.*AK

NHTSA ODI #723524

Mileage unknown · Apr 9, 1999

Power Train

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THE TRANSMISSION IS MADE BY A GERMAN COMPANY CALLED "GETRAG". THEY ONLY WILL SELL A COMPLETE NEW UNIT AND WILL NOT SELL REPLACEMENT PARTS. THE PARTS ARE WEAK FROM THE START WITH MANY KNOWN FAILURES OF THESE TRANSMISSIONS, AND ALSO THEIR WEAK OUTPUT SHAFTS. THE SYNCRONIZERS ARE THE MOST COMMON THING TO GO WITH MY 2ND AND 3RD GEAR BEING REPLACED WITH USED ONES TWICE WITH NO SUCCESS. THESE TRANSMISSIONS ARE GARBAGE AND WITHOUT INDIVIDUAL REPLACEMENT PARTS BEING AVAILABLE BUYING A WHOLE NEW UNIT FOR $5,000 IS NOT A VERY GOOD SOLUTION. I'VE NEVER SEEN SUCH A MONOPOLY SUCH AS THE ONE GETRAG AND MITSUBISHI HAVE FORMED TOGETHER. *AK

NHTSA ODI #705472

Official recalls

02V143001 · Power Train:transfer Case (4-WHEEL Drive)

May 14, 2002

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A CONDITION EXISTS THAT ALLOWS OIL TO LEAK FROM THE ALL-WHEEL DRIVE TRANSFER CASE.

Consequence & remedy

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.

96V143002 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

Aug 12, 1996

UNDER CONDITIONS OF FULL LOCK STEERING AND FULL SUSPENSION TRAVEL, THE LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT WHEEL-SIDE BRAKE HOSE CAN CRACK, RESULTING IN BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE WILL CAUSE ILLUMINATION OF THE BRAKE WARNING LAMP AND REDUCTION IN BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT WHEEL-SIDE BRAKE HOSES WITH REVISED HOSE ASSEMBLIES.

96V143001 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

Jul 25, 1996

UNDER CONDITIONS OF FULL LOCK STEERING AND FULL SUSPENSION TRAVEL, THE LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT WHEEL-SIDE BRAKE HOSE CAN CRACK, RESULTING IN BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE WILL CAUSE ILLUMINATION OF THE BRAKE WARNING LAMP AND REDUCTION IN BRAKING EFFICIENCY INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT WHEEL-SIDE BRAKE HOSES WITH REVISED HOSE ASSEMBLIES.

95V103004 · Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly

May 24, 1995

THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CHECK THE CONDITION AND OPERATION OF BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES AND CAREFULLY INSPECT THE RED RELEASE BUTTON FOR ANY BREAKS OR CRACKS. THEY SHOULD ENSURE THAT BOTH BUCKLES ARE OPERATING PROPERLY BY INSERTING EACH LATCH PLATE INTO ITS BUCKLE, TUGGING ON THE BELT TO MAKE SURE THE LATCH IS SECURELY LOCKED, AND THEN PRESSING THE RELEASE BUTTON. THE LATCH PLATE SHOULD POP OUT OF THE BUCKLE WHEN THE BUTTON IS PRESSED. IF EITHER RELEASE BUTTON SHOWS A SIGN OF BREAKING OR CRACKING OR IF EITHER BUCKLE FAILS TO OPERATE PROPERLY, OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CONTACT THEIR AUTHORIZED DEALER TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE BUCKLE REPLACED OR REPAIRED, FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER IS DEVELOPING A REMEDY DESIGNED TO PREVENT FAILURE OF THE BUTTONS THAT ARE NOT CURRENTLY BROKEN.

93V033000 · Power Train:driveline

Mar 26, 1993

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 & remedy

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.

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