Transfer case recall [ merged ]

[boostman]

All transfer case recall threads are merged here.

Does anybody have a number i can call to see if my cars had the recall done?thanks.

 

[1991TsiTurbo]

As promised, here is the phone number for the Daimler-Chrysler recall center.

1-800-853-1403

I talked to a guy named Jason and he was very helpful. I hope to get my car back tomorrow. I don't know if I can wait that long. After a month and a week without it, I am having turbo withdrawl.

 

[pradamike]

hey i called the mitsubishi dealer and they said that there is no recall on the t-case is it for all models of awd i have a 91 and they said there were no open recalls...????

 

[pradamike]

can this be done at any mitsubishi dealer?

 

[pradamike]

i was told that when the t-case was replaced and that the recall was no longer valid for my vehicle... is this true?

 

[Doug99RS]

If the vehicle is a mitsubishi then once the recall repair/inspection has been performed then the recall is done. Any repairs that are required to the transfer case after the recall has been performed is the owners responsibility.
Doug

 

[96TalonAWD]

No is not!!! What are you talking about this i s a beaten up subject. This is above the dealer comes from NHTSA T-case, ball joint and fuel tank are for life.Althought i heard the ball joint part is upgraded.

You are not really knowledgeable for beein a wiseman.
You a N/T what do u know about Turbo AWD cars. :laugh:

 

[pradamike]

ok here is the story my tcase was replaced or the recall was perfromed in 2000 and i called and they said that it cant be done again... if it was replaced that means there is no recall on it anymore or is it still valid because it is leaking

 

[Doug99RS]

This is where the last person questioned me IN THIS VERY THREAD. They were way off base and haven't posted in this thread since.
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Originally posted by TurboSpoolinIns


What kind of stupid comment is that? Especially from a person who probably doesn't have a transfer case on their n/t FWD car. I was basically wondering for PEOPLE WHO KNOW, if I had a transfer case AND tranny off a 90 (22 spline) on my 91 (23 spline), if the warranty would be voided, I wasn't looking for a dumbass comment.
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Well, I guess I could have made a more stupid comment. But since I am a smarter guy... I KNOW that all the NT's came FWD from the factory AND that the 2gnt's would require alot of redesigning to make awd.

How many recall repairs have you performed? I have done THOUSANDS. Who better to ask about a recall procedure than someone who does them every day? If there was anyone on this board who could give you the specifics of how a recall will or will not be covered, and actually back up that information with the technician/dealership's copy of the repair procedures for performing ANY recall, on ANY chrysler/eagle product then I would one of the few.

I made it quite clear that I do not know everything there is to know about these cars. I'm even less clear about the turbo/awd models. But every bit of information that I find useful and helpful... I share. When I think it's questionable then I make it very clear that I am not certain. Maybe you should do some more research on the people you bash and not the car they drive before you start opening your mouth.
Doug

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Doug99RS
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02-09-2003 05:24 AM
Furthermore here's this. This is cut and dry the wording that we, the dealership, read when performing the recall. Plain and simple the answer to your question is NO, you will not get any assistance from chrysler and here's why. When you order a part from chrysler, for this recall, the part is year model specific. While the replacement part for your newer model car may be listed, the replacement part for your vin number and year model, which is the only part chrysler will allow us to order, will not match the current configuration.

For those who didn't understand what I was saying and thought they could make me look like I don't know what I'm talking about... the 90 model transmission is the "Square" and requires a "Square" transfer case. The 91-96 Manual transmission is a the "Round" part and the corresponding transfer case is the "Round" one. 97 and 98 year models require yet a third design transfer case according to the recall. But since the squares and circles got some confused I won't even add a third object as an example.
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Now... if you'd really like to question the things I know, my abilities and the reason I'm a wiseman and you're not, I suggest you take it up WITH THE MODERATORS AND LUDACHRIS since they are the ones who support me and the rest of the wisemen when ass clowns like you think we don't have a clue what's going on.

First off before you give me some shit about "You think you know everything just because you're a dealership mechanic, because you're a wiseman" or some other lame cop out excuse you think you can come up with RESEARCH MY POSTS, ASKS THE PEOPLE IN THE THREADS IF I WAS OF ANY HELP, FIND OUT HOW MANY SUGGESTIONS I'VE MADE THAT ARE WRONG, HOW MANY TIMES I SWORE UP AND DOWN A REPAIR WOULD FIX A CONDITION ONLY TO BE WRONG, AND HOW MANY TIME I BASH OTHERS FOR NOT KNOWING WHAT THEY ARE TALKING ABOUT!!!!!

YOU WON'T FIND THAT MANY CASES.

Furthermore you'll see that I do alot of research myself. I ask more knowledgeable people (LIKE MITSUBISHI MECHANICS IF A RECALL IS COVERED FOR LIFE REGARDLESS OF WHETHER IT'S BEEN INSPECTED OR REPAIRED BEFORE) for their assistance. If someone brings up a point that I missed or didn't know about, I back them up and say, yeah, that makes sense. Or if they are totally off base I don't call them a dumbass and proceed to prove them to be just that. I explain that I feel there is a better way and give plenty of details as to why.

So... you got me on a really great day and so I say to you...

F.U.C.K. You, F.U.C.K YOUR TURBO CAR, HOPE YOUR SHIT FALLS APART AND WHEN YOU TRY TO TAKE IT TO THE DEALER YOU WILL SEE THAT I WAS RIGHT, YOU WERE WRONG, AND YOUR SHIT'S STILL BROKE.

 

[Doug99RS]

AND LEARN TO SPELL YOU IGNORANT FUC.K

 

[Doug99RS]

Oh... and you HEARD... that the ball joints were upgraded? SO you don't even know what the fuc.k you're talking about. The ball joints originally on the car could have been one of two different sizes. The replacement is a one size fits all. Depending on the ball joint cup size, the repair tech will be able to determine how much play is allowed. Regardless of the size of the ball joint cup size, if the ball joint has more play in it than what is allowed per the provisions of the recall, it gets replaced.

Now as for the gas tank, it is NOT for the life of the car becuase the design of the new part is different from the original. The problems from the first did not re-occur on the second and so the part does not get replaced every single time you THINK you've got a good reason to replace it.

This post has remained open because there are still intelligent people out there with legitimate problems, directly related to this recall, who want to discuss it in this thread. If you're tired of reading "BEATEN UP" threads, QUIT READING THEM. If you don't have anything, legible, to contribute to this thread or any other thread on this entire board, you have MY support to LEAVE it.
Doug

 

[Grimis]

go doug go doug, go go go, ok, ill stop now

 

[L2RTSiAWD]

Originally posted by 96TalonAWD
No is not!!! What are you talking about this i s a beaten up subject. This is above the dealer comes from NHTSA T-case, ball joint and fuel tank are for life.Althought i heard the ball joint part is upgraded.

You are not really knowledgeable for beein a wiseman.
You a N/T what do u know about Turbo AWD cars. :laugh:

You are wrong. They are not for life, if the recall has been performed and the leak occurs again you can try to get them to preform again but with the amount of BS involved you as well fix it yourself.

P.S. Don't ever attack a wiseman again, just becasue he is an N/T wiseman doesn't mean he doesn't know anything about turbo cars.

 

[96TalonAWD]

Originally posted by Doug99RS
Oh... and you HEARD... that the ball joints were upgraded? SO you don't even know what the fuc.k you're talking about. The ball joints originally on the car could have been one of two different sizes. The replacement is a one size fits all. Depending on the ball joint cup size, the repair tech will be able to determine how much play is allowed. Regardless of the size of the ball joint cup size, if the ball joint has more play in it than what is allowed per the provisions of the recall, it gets replaced.

Now as for the gas tank, it is NOT for the life of the car becuase the design of the new part is different from the original. The problems from the first did not re-occur on the second and so the part does not get replaced every single time you THINK you've got a good reason to replace it.

This post has remained open because there are still intelligent people out there with legitimate problems, directly related to this recall, who want to discuss it in this thread. If you're tired of reading "BEATEN UP" threads, QUIT READING THEM. If you don't have anything, legible, to contribute to this thread or any other thread on this entire board, you have MY support to LEAVE it.
Doug

First i know the ball joints are upgraded i didnt break it down the right way. But still i have never got the ball joints done. Second my t-case was replaced like 3months ago for the second time so the computer says
and it broke and almost cause an accident they say they will check and if is trully the t-case they will do it also the ball joints, both recalls. It is on the vfaq the t-case and yoke warrantied for life of the car. So your wishes about my car fall apart are not going to be realized!!
And anyway since when you are allowed to curse in the forums, you need some Ethics 101 buddy.


http://members.shaw.ca/costall/1000Q/800/index.htm

 

[Doug99RS]

Ethics? They went out the window when you started questioning my abilities based on the car I drive and not the experience I have fixing turbo and non-turbo cars alike.

If you want someone to respond to your comments, don't start off insulting them and everything they have already done to improve this site along with every other wiseman and quality member out there.

The recall as it has been explained to me by other mitsu techs, mitsu service writers, and by other members on this board. In every case I've heard the person who owned a Mitsubishi branded DSM has NOT gotten assistance from Mitsubishi. In vehicles branded Eagle and Laser HAVE had some success getting them replaced. Some of which had NO trouble and others had various levels of difficulty getting a new t-case.

The recall is the subject at hand, not my ethics or abilities as a wiseman, service technician or person. If you have any further doubts as to my abilities and value to the DSM world and the general populous, troll all 1,000 + posts of mine. THEN try and justify why I can't let you know EXACTLY how I feel when you've told me how you feel. If you can't take it, don't dish it.
Doug

 

[LandoAWD]

Originally posted by 96TalonAWD
First i know the ball joints are upgraded i didnt break it down the right way. But still i have never got the ball joints done. Second my t-case was replaced like 3months ago for the second time so the computer says
and it broke and almost cause an accident they say they will check and if is trully the t-case they will do it also the ball joints, both recalls. It is on the vfaq the t-case and yoke warrantied for life of the car. So your wishes about my car fall apart are not going to be realized!!
And anyway since when you are allowed to curse in the forums, you need some Ethics 101 buddy.


http://members.shaw.ca/costall/1000Q/800/index.htm

STILL fighting with a wiseman AFTER being asked not to? It's a short trip out the door, but I would be glad to assist you. Read the rules, re-read the rules, and decide what the correct course of action is. Hint: You are currently off course.

 

[98RedGs]

Originally posted by LandoAWD
STILL fighting with a wiseman AFTER being asked not to? It's a short trip out the door, but I would be glad to assist you. Read the rules, re-read the rules, and decide what the correct course of action is. Hint: You are currently off course.

Way Off Course.
If your going to remain to hold a argument with a wisemen, I seriously suggest you state facts to backup your arugment. Doug has been working on DSM's longer than some people have owned them. So I definately trust most of what he has to say.

 

[psi240sx]

Is the transfer case recall still available? I called my local chysler/jeep dealer and they say, its expired. The recalled was back in 98 and they say they dont do that anymore.

 

[Doug99RS]

All of the chrysler/jeep/eagle dealerships I've worked at have said a recall is a recall for life. Meaning if the same identical part fails in the same identical manor as described in the recall, then it is corrected according to the provisions of the recall. This stayed true even if the recall had been performed before.

I'm a chrysler/jeep tech and can not give any kind of authorization to another dealership to repair anything under the provisions of the recall BUT the above has ALWAYS been the policy I was a part of.

What I DO know about chrysler recalls is that after several years the recalls are no longer valid. Just recently I had a friend with an early built 1g laser who I ran the VIN number on and found out that the o2 sensor recall was still not completed. About a month or so later he finally brought it in to be done. BUT after having waited a while the recall no longer showed up as being active. Meaning it timed out regardless of the completion status.

However, this recall covers cars built all the way up to 1998 (1999 on Mitsubishis) and should still be active. The incident with my friend was on a car that was at least 10 years old and to my knowledge did not include the 2g bodystyle.
Doug

 

[ZenkaiRacerDsM]

My t-case is noisy and oily. Am I going to have to argue with someone about the recall if I go to the dealer? Seems like everyone has had to heckle their way into getting the dealers to do it.

 

[Doug99RS]

Judging on responses from others, the answer will be yes. But my crystal ball is in the shop and I can't tell you exactly what will happen. You may have to actually find out for yourself.
Doug

 

[slowAWDTSi]

I took my car in for the 2nd time since i owned it (2yrs) The dopes said the first time it wasnt leaking so they did nothing. THis time (today) they said it was seeping and not leaking. <==(!!?) Whats the difference? Fukin Morons. The dopes at ALAN ### Chrysler should be shot. Anybody have a good way to get the poop heads to do the recall and fix the broke shit? Ive called chrysler retard center and they said they cant make the dealer do it. Its a big lawsuit wating to happen if you ask me.
Dru

 

[race my talon]

i called a dealership nearby today about my transfer case leaking, a 95 talon tsi awd..the dealership looked up my vin and said the recall was reformed in 1999 and that i could bring it in and they would look at it and work with me on the price. wtf! so im calling chrysler first thing monday

 

[Staytuned]

My 97 Talon T- Case is leaking. I called Chrysler Canada and gave them my Vin # and they said that the recall had been done already in 99. I inquired as to whether or not the recall was a lifetime coverage warranty, they said no it is covered for one year and that is it. So I called NHTSA and inquired as to how long the recall lasted and they also told me one year warranty on the recall done by the dealer.....So what would you do?

I have ordered a new yoke and T-case seal and made an appointment with the local "SATAN".

 

[sweet97]

I recently purchased a '93AWD. I have a bearing gpoing bad at least thaT IS THE SOUND. Worse in 2nd gear and audible in all. I have yet to check for a leak but would like to know if anyone finds this to be familiar. The best I can describe it would to put a marble in the bottom of an empty coffee can and swirlng it around! I could also use the name of an honest qualified mechanic in the Syracuse. N.Y. area. Thaks, Mark

 

[9oGsX1g]

Hey people,

Ok, I called two different dealerships and I told them about the safety recall on my 90 GSX. All they asked for was the last 8 digits of my Vin and told me that there were no recalls for my car. I even told them I saw this recall on the internet and theytold me that those recalls are only good for 2 years. What else can I do. If i call the 800 number can I get a new transfer case?