NHTSA safety investigation
NHTSA Investigation EA98002
Engineering Analysis · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) · WHEELS
An investigation is not a finding that a defect exists.
NHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
What NHTSA is examining
The agency's own description of the inquiry, quoted as published
TRANSFER CASE LOCKUP
An investigation is a separate record from a recall and from a manufacturer communication. A manufacturer campaign to repair a safety defect or a failure to meet a federal safety standard.
Investigation details
Identifiers, dates and outcome as recorded by NHTSA
- Action number
- EA98002
- Investigation type
- Engineering Analysis (EA)
- Status
- Closed
- Manufacturer
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- Component
- WHEELS
- Opened
- Jan 30, 1998
- Closed
- Apr 30, 1998
- Associated recall campaign
- 98V069001
Vehicles named in this investigation
39 model years across 9 models
- Dodge Colt
- Eagle Summit
- Eagle Talon
- Mitsubishi Eclipse
- Mitsubishi Expo
- Mitsubishi Expo Lrv
- Mitsubishi Galant
- Plymouth Colt Vista
- Plymouth Laser
Being named here means NHTSA included the vehicle in the scope of its inquiry. It is not a statement that these vehicles have a defect.