Recall 14V365000

POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)

Report Date
20140625
Component
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
Affected Vehicles
2 models

Defect Description

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2007 and 2009 Outlander vehicles. During servicing, the affected vehicles were repaired with replacement transfer case assemblies whose oil seal may come out of position.

Safety Consequence

If the oil seal dislodges, automatic transmission fluid (ATF) may enter the transfer case assembly, reducing the ATF pressure in the transmission, resulting in poor transmission shifting or the inability of the vehicle to be driven, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transfer assembly, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on July 30, 2014. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-14-005.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2007 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER
2009 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.