Endeavor V6-3.8L SOHC (2004)
Technical Service Bulletin # SR-04-009
Date: 040901
Recall - Propeller Shaft Bolts
No.: SR-04-009
DATE: September, 20041
MODEL:
2004 Endeavor
SUBJECT:
PROPELLER SHAFT BOLTS - SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN
PURPOSE
The propeller shaft retaining bolts at the center yoke flange may be insufficiently tightened, overtightened, or missing. If the bolts were to fall out, the
drive to the rear wheels may be interrupted. In the worst case, the driveshaft may fall down, increasing the potential for a vehicle crash.
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If one of the propeller shaft center yoke flange bolts are only finger-tight, loose or missing, replace the four center yoke flange bolts, following the
procedures in this bulletin.
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If any of the propeller shaft center yoke flange bolts are only finger-tight, loose or missing when checked by hand, replace the propeller shaft.
AFFECTED VEHICLES
2004 Endeavor all-wheel drive models produced before 5/22/04
IMPORTANT
Affected new or used inventory vehicles must be inspected/repaired before the vehicle is sold. Dealers must check their inventory vehicles' VINs on
the Warranty Super Screen to verify whether the vehicle is an affected VIN for this recall campaign.
CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION
A letter will be sent to all owners of affected vehicles asking them to bring their vehicle to their Mitsubishi dealer to have the propeller shaft inspected. A
copy of the customer notification letter is shown in this bulletin.
REQUIRED OPERATIONS
Before starting this campaign procedure, CHECK ON THE WARRANTY SUPER SCREEN to verify that the vehicle is an affected VIN for this
campaign and that this campaign procedure has not already been completed.
1.
Move the A/T shift lever to Neutral and release the parking brake.
2.
Raise the vehicle on a lift.
3.
Check the tightness of the four center yoke flange bolts by hand.
