NHTSA Defect Investigation #RQ98007

TRANSFER CASE LEAKAGE: Power Train:Automatic Transmission**

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Recall #98V168002

** This defect investigation is filed under 4 related vehicle components.
1990 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE -- 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. Investigation was initiated on May 11 1998. Closed on August 28 1998. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #RQ98007 »

NHTSA Defect Investigation #EA95004

TAKATA SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE: Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly

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Recall #95V103004

1990 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE -- There is no summary currently available Investigation was initiated on March 10 1995. Closed on August 01 1995. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #EA95004 »

NHTSA Defect Investigation #EA98002

TRANSFER CASE LOCKUP: Wheels**

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Recall #98V069000

** This defect investigation is filed under 3 related vehicle components.
1990 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE -- Alleged transfer case failures that can lead to lock-up of the front, rear or all wheels. Most lock-ups for which a root cause was reported involve bearing failures in the transfer case resulting from leakage of oil from the rear seal/yoke of the transfer case Investigation was initiated on January 30 1998. Closed on April 30 1998. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #EA98002 »

NHTSA Defect Investigation #PE97040

TRANSFER CASE LOCKUP: Wheels

CLOSED

no recall issued

1990 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE -- Alleged drivetrain failure that can lead to lock-up of the rear or all wheels. Investigation was initiated on September 04 1997. Closed on January 30 1998. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE97040 »