NHTSA recall 93V-033 (93V033001)

power train recall reported April 8, 1993 - about 2,700 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 93V033001
Also written as: 93V-033
Reported: April 8, 1993
Vehicles affected: ~2,700
Component: power train

What is being recalled

A CONDITION EXISTS THAT ALLOWS OIL TO LEAK FROM THE ALL WHEEL DRIVE TRANSFER CASE. LOW OIL LEVELS IN THE TRANSFER CASE CAN CAUSE BEARING DAMAGE AND FAILURE.

Why it is dangerous

BEARING FAILURE IN THE TRANSFER CASE RESULTS INPOWER TRAIN LOCKUP WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, WHILE THE VEHICLE IS AT HIGHWAY SPEED.THIS COULD CAUSE IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

INSTALL A C-RING TO TRANSFER CASE TO PREVENT OIL LEAKAGE, OR REPLACE TRANSFER CASE TO MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT OIL LEVELS IN THE TRANSFER CASE.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 93V-033 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Dodge Stealth - 1991

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