Mitsubishi Outlander: Possible Loss Of Drive

Recall Summary Mitsubishi is recalling 574 Outlander vehicles due to a manufacturing defect in the transfer box oil seal that may cause it to shift out of position. This can lead to transmission fluid leaking into the transfer case, resulting in poor shifting, warning lights, fluid leaks onto the road, and in severe cases, complete loss of drive. Affected owners should have their transfer box inspected and replaced if necessary.

Recalling firm

MITSUBISHI

Product

Vehicles: MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER. Units affected: 574

Reason

As a result of incorrect machining of the oil seal installation aperture in the transfer cover by one of the transfer box suppliers it is possible the oil seal may move from its intended position in the casing. This can result Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) passing from the main gearbox into the transfer casing causing the ATF pressure to drop which will result in poor shifting and the illumination of a warning lamp on the instrument panel. Also as the oil level in the transfer box increase it can leak out from the transfer box breather pipe onto the road surface. In the worst case...

Category

vehicle recall

Country

United Kingdom

Agency

UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall date

2014-07-25

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/f8853322-4b63-4e13-ba65-57d940cd9da5