Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor
MITSUBISHI FUSO TRK, AMER filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1995-05-18.
Recall campaignNHTSA 95V100000
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor
Component
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor
Manufacturer
MITSUBISHI FUSO TRK, AMER
Vehicles affected
2,971
Reported to NHTSA
1995-05-18
Owners notified
1995-06-08
Defect description
THE WELDED JOINTS CONNECTING THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER MUFFLER AND THE EXHAUST PIPE WAS INFERIOR. THE WELD CAN CRACK UNDER NORMAL OPERATION.
Safety risk
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE EMISSION GAS LEAKAGE AND POSSIBLY COULD RESULT IN THE MUFFLER ASSEMBLY FALLING ONTO THE ROADWAY AND CAUSING A TRAFFIC ACCIDENT.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE MUFFLER ASSEMBLY.
Notes
SYSTEM: EXHAUST; CATALYTIC CONVERTER SYSTEM.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS 3 TRUCKS, GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING FROM 11,600TO 13,500 LBS. NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONBLE TIME, PLEASE CONTACT MITSUBISHI FUSO AT 1-800-829-3876. ALSO CONTACT THENATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT1-800-424-9393.
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.