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1999 Mitsubishi 3000gt

Component

Equipment:Other:Labels

Consequence of Defect

certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, 'occupant crash protection.' the bilingual english/spanish removable air bag warning labels affixed to the dash and to the sunvisor do not meet the size requirements of the standard.

Corrective Action

this does not meet the requirements of the standard.

Recall Notes

mitsubishi caribbean will mail a customer notification letter containing a written description and a graphic of the bi-lingual dashboard air bag warning label. in addition, all current 2000-2004 nativa owners will also receive replacement air bag alert labels for the sun visors. this recall is expected to begin during march or april 2005. the notification to the nativa owners is expected to begin during april or may 2005. owners should contact mitsubishi caribbean at 1-787-251-8715.

1999 Mitsubishi 3000gt

Component

Power Train:Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive)

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger vehicles, a condition exists that allows oil to leak from the all-wheel drive transfer case.

Corrective Action

low oil levels in the transfer case could cause bearing damage and result in drive train lockup, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

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.

1998 Mitsubishi 3000gt

Component

Power Train:Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive)

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger vehicles, a condition exists that allows oil to leak from the all-wheel drive transfer case.

Corrective Action

low oil levels in the transfer case could cause bearing damage and result in drive train lockup, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

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.

1997 Mitsubishi 3000gt

Component

Power Train:Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive)

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger vehicles, a condition exists that allows oil to leak from the all-wheel drive transfer case.

Corrective Action

low oil levels in the transfer case could cause bearing damage and result in drive train lockup, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

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.

1996 Mitsubishi 3000gt

Component

Power Train:Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive)

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger vehicles, a condition exists that allows oil to leak from the all-wheel drive transfer case.

Corrective Action

low oil levels in the transfer case could cause bearing damage and result in drive train lockup, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

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.

1995 Mitsubishi 3000gt

Component

Power Train:Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive)

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger vehicles, a condition exists that allows oil to leak from the all-wheel drive transfer case.

Corrective Action

low oil levels in the transfer case could cause bearing damage and result in drive train lockup, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

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.

1994 Mitsubishi 3000gt

Component

Power Train:Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive)

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger vehicles, a condition exists that allows oil to leak from the all-wheel drive transfer case.

Corrective Action

low oil levels in the transfer case could cause bearing damage and result in drive train lockup, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

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.

1994 Mitsubishi 3000gt

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

brake fluid leakage will cause illumination of the brake warning lamp and reduction in braking efficiency increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the left and right front wheel-side brake hoses with revised hose assemblies.

1994 Mitsubishi 3000gt

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

brake fluid leakage will cause illumination of the brake warning lamp and reduction in braking effectiveness increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the left and right front wheel-side brake hoses with revised hose assemblies.

1993 Mitsubishi 3000gt

Component

Power Train:Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive)

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger vehicles, a condition exists that allows oil to leak from the all-wheel drive transfer case.

Corrective Action

low oil levels in the transfer case could cause bearing damage and result in drive train lockup, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

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.

1993 Mitsubishi 3000gt

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

brake fluid leakage will cause illumination of the brake warning lamp and reduction in braking efficiency increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the left and right front wheel-side brake hoses with revised hose assemblies.

1993 Mitsubishi 3000gt

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

brake fluid leakage will cause illumination of the brake warning lamp and reduction in braking effectiveness increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the left and right front wheel-side brake hoses with revised hose assemblies.

1992 Mitsubishi 3000gt

Component

Power Train:Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive)

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger vehicles, a condition exists that allows oil to leak from the all-wheel drive transfer case.

Corrective Action

low oil levels in the transfer case could cause bearing damage and result in drive train lockup, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

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.

1992 Mitsubishi 3000gt

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

brake fluid leakage will cause illumination of the brake warning lamp and reduction in braking efficiency increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the left and right front wheel-side brake hoses with revised hose assemblies.

1992 Mitsubishi 3000gt

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

brake fluid leakage will cause illumination of the brake warning lamp and reduction in braking effectiveness increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the left and right front wheel-side brake hoses with revised hose assemblies.

1991 Mitsubishi 3000gt

Component

Power Train:Driveline

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

install a c-ring to transfer case to prevent oil leakage, or replace transfer case to maintain sufficient oil levels in the transfer case.

1991 Mitsubishi 3000gt

Component

Power Train:Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive)

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger vehicles, a condition exists that allows oil to leak from the all-wheel drive transfer case.

Corrective Action

low oil levels in the transfer case could cause bearing damage and result in drive train lockup, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

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.

1991 Mitsubishi 3000gt

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

brake fluid leakage will cause illumination of the brake warning lamp and reduction in braking efficiency increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the left and right front wheel-side brake hoses with revised hose assemblies.

1991 Mitsubishi 3000gt

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

brake fluid leakage will cause illumination of the brake warning lamp and reduction in braking effectiveness increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the left and right front wheel-side brake hoses with revised hose assemblies.

1991 Mitsubishi 3000gt

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

the safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash.

Recall Notes

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.