This condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, and, if the expelled fluid contacts the exhaust system, a vehicle fire could occur.

Power Train — Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive)

Date Announced
NOV 13, 1997
Vehicles Affected
75,000
NHTSA Campaign #
97V204000
Summary
Vehicle description: All wheel drive passenger minivans. These vehicles can develop powertrain bending resonance or transfer case output shaft bushing displacement. The powertrain bending resonance or the output shaft bushing displacement can result in structural failure of the transmission and/or transfer case. Fluid explusion, driveshaft separation or loss of vehicle drive can result.
Actions
Dealers will install a new transfer case rear output shaft bushing and an aluminum driveshaft will be installed.
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