Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 04V477000

Suspension: front: hub

MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2004-10-07.

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V477000

Suspension: front: hub

Component
Suspension: front: hub
Manufacturer
MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
2,892
Reported to NHTSA
2004-10-07
Owners notified
2004-10-28

Defect description

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS USING AN F060T OR F070T FRONT AXLE, THE FRONT WHEEL HUB OUTER BEARING LOCK NUT MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY TIGHTENED DURING ASSEMBLY, AND AN INSUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF GREASE MAY HAVE BEEN APPLIED TO THE OUTER BEARING.

Safety risk

THESE CONDITIONS COULD RESULT IN THE OUTER BEARING GENERATING EXCESSIVE HEAT AND/OR BREAKING, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO BECOME DISABLED. THE EXCESSIVE HEAT COULD CAUSE A FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE INNER AND OUTER FRONT WHEEL HUB BEARINGS, AND REPLACE ANY BEARING WITH SIGNS OF DAMAGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 28, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI FUSO AT 1-856-467-4500.

Notes

MITSUBISHI FUSO RECALL NO.C0021113.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Scope of coverage

12 model years across 5 models.

ModelYears on record
MITSUBISHI FUSO FM6172004 2003 2002 2001 2000
MITSUBISHI FUSO FM61F2005
MITSUBISHI FUSO FM64F2005
MITSUBISHI FUSO FM6572004 2003 2002 2001
MITSUBISHI FUSO FM65F2005

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.