My transfer case locked up on me about three days ago. I was trying to figure out where i was going to send it. When i came across a recall on the transfer case. I was wondering if anybody has taken there car in for the recall.
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atc250r
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I'm sure lots of people have. The first thing you need to do is find out if it is still open on your car or if it's been done already.
John
John
fivestardsm
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You would be hardpressed to find someone that has NOT taken thiers in for the recall. Just contact your nearest Mitsu dealer and ask them about it. They will ask your vin# to see if it has already been done, and then they will decide if they want to stand behind it. The statuet of limitation on the recall only lasted either 7 or 10 years. So some dealers will not warranty the T-case, but some will only warranty either the labor, or the parts.
Id call first, then start looking for a used transfer case in the parts forsale if they dont want to warranty the recall. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif
Id call first, then start looking for a used transfer case in the parts forsale if they dont want to warranty the recall. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif
solidviper89
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I got mine free last year, I am not sure if they still do the recall, it never hurts to try.
atc250r
Staff member
I would call Mitsu directly with the VIN number and ask them. An unscrupulous dealer might lie and tell you it isn't open when it really is. If its open and the dealer refuses I would go to Mitsu again to complain. Lastly, even if it really has been done you might be able to squeeze one out of Mitsu if you put some pressure on them.
John
John
gvr4ever
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Quoting fivestardsm:
You would be hardpressed to find someone that has NOT taken thiers in for the recall. Just contact your nearest Mitsu dealer and ask them about it. They will ask your vin# to see if it has already been done, and then they will decide if they want to stand behind it. The statuet of limitation on the recall only lasted either 7 or 10 years. So some dealers will not warranty the T-case, but some will only warranty either the labor, or the parts.
Id call first, then start looking for a used transfer case in the parts forsale if they dont want to warranty the recall. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif
I didn't realize that safety recalls expired. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif
You would be hardpressed to find someone that has NOT taken thiers in for the recall. Just contact your nearest Mitsu dealer and ask them about it. They will ask your vin# to see if it has already been done, and then they will decide if they want to stand behind it. The statuet of limitation on the recall only lasted either 7 or 10 years. So some dealers will not warranty the T-case, but some will only warranty either the labor, or the parts.
Id call first, then start looking for a used transfer case in the parts forsale if they dont want to warranty the recall. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif
I didn't realize that safety recalls expired. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif
atc250r
Staff member
I'm pretty sure they don't. I think Federal Law mandates they be honored indefinitely. You'd have to research that but I'd bet a call to the NTSB would get you an answer.
John
John
fivestardsm
Well-known member
I dont think that that it expires through Mitsubishi persay, but I have heard of folks having issues with the dealers not wanting to uphold the recall and work be cause of the age of the vehicle and availability of parts.
But I guess I should not comment with out doing the research to back up my statement with facts. Forgive me.
I do agree with John though, if the dealer dosent want to, call another and or call Mitsu directly.
But I guess I should not comment with out doing the research to back up my statement with facts. Forgive me.
I do agree with John though, if the dealer dosent want to, call another and or call Mitsu directly.
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gvr4ever
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People having problems at the dealer? That could never happen. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif
Ya, just call another dealer. If none are in your area, I'd just try and find a used t-case. Technically, one could call nhtsa and report a dealer, but it would probably take a year to get a new t-case that way.
Ya, just call another dealer. If none are in your area, I'd just try and find a used t-case. Technically, one could call nhtsa and report a dealer, but it would probably take a year to get a new t-case that way.
I found a place called Jacks transmission on another forum they rebuild transfer cases for 350. If I have no luck at the dealer I was going to send mine there.
marvinmadman
Well-known member
Just find a used one. $100 used is about right.
DailyDSM
Well-known member
This might help you if dealer tells you there are no transfer case recalls for Galants (happened to me).
Official Transfer Case Safety Recall Notice for Galant VR-4s
Official Transfer Case Safety Recall Notice for Galant VR-4s
^^^^Thanks for posting. I know I can get a used one for a hundred. But with my luck it would mess up too. I'd rather have mine rebuilt. If the dealer won't fix it.
1941Galant
Well-known member
Even if you have the t-case rebuilt, it will happen again if you don't replace the driveshaft yolk, which is the real problem. I believe it is a $19 part from Mitsu if you do put a new yolk on yourself.
turbowop
Well-known member
Nothing wrong with used ones. Keep fluid in them and they'll last years.
atc250r
Staff member
Definitely nothing wrong with a used one and personally, I'd probably take a used one over a rebuilt one. If you do the yoke and keep the fluid topped off you'll never have a problem again. But if you can get a nice brandy new one from Mitsu then why not try?
I'll try to get one from the dealer if not get a used one and a new yoke if that's what everybody esle would do and put that money towards the tranny rebuild.
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