NHTSA Defect Investigation #RQ98007

TRANSFER CASE LEAKAGE: Power Train:Automatic Transmission**

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Recall #98V168000

** This defect investigation is filed under 4 related vehicle components.
1998 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 »